Moles tend to appear around times when your hormone levels change. If they appear when you’re older or they have certain characteristics, they may be more likely to become cancerous. Moles are very ...

Maybe you've noticed their tunnels, or the telltale piles of dirt outside a tunnel's entrance. Perhaps your grass is dying off, or you've spotted one of these critters with your own eyes! If you have ...

Moles show up on the skin where pigment cells grow in clusters. Most adults have some common moles, but they often fade by the age of 40. Changing moles or growing a new mole after age 60 can be a ...

Freckles are small brown spots usually found on the face, neck, chest, and arms. Freckles are extremely common and are not a health threat. They are more often seen in the summer, especially among ...

It won’t win any beauty contests, but in terms of talent, the weird-looking star-nosed mole is the one to beat. The little mole, scientifically known as Condylura cristata, commonly lives in the ...

Katherine Ryan was diagnosed with a deadly form of skin cancer, melanoma, after she spotted a mole had changed appearance. (Karwai Tang/WireImage) It’s very common to have moles or freckles on your ...

Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or look ...

Most people have moles-- which are the small brown or black spots on the skin-- and they are generally harmless. However, some moles can also be subtle cues for underlying health issues, especially if ...

By focusing on the one mole that does not match the rest, doctors are improving early melanoma detection while avoiding ...