Some 3.6 million Americans are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

That radiant glow you’re chasing by soaking up the sun could be doing more harm than good by raising your risk for skin ...

A Harvard-trained dermatologist warns that persistent pimples and spots that bleed easily could be signs of basal cell ...

“Skin cancer caught early is such a different story ... or pink or red (hence the pimple confusion) or translucent and shiny if you have a lighter skin tone A patch of irritated skin that ...

Skin cancers can look very different and the symptoms can vary. Some of the symptoms are similar to other conditions. Speak to your GP if you have any of these symptoms or are worried about any ...

“It’s like a shiny pink bump, and it bleeds without you touching it.” Having that kind of growth linger for so long isn't normal, she adds, and warrants a biopsy to ensure it's not skin cancer.

But other forms of skin cancer, such as non-melanoma skin cancers, can present in different ways. Below, we outline what to look out for. A sore that doesn't heal. This may look shiny, see through, ...

Catching skin cancer early is everything ... A sore that doesn't heal: The sore can look see through, shiny and pink or pearly white. It can also look red. It may feel sore, rough and have ...

Ryan Smith is a Newsweek Senior Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is reporting on pop culture and entertainment. He has covered film, TV, music, and Hollywood ...