In many cases of malignant melanoma, the effect of targeted treatment is lost over time. New research clarifies how.

Social media may help people spot melanoma early, research shows. "It's the only cancer that you can look and see with your own eyes."

Changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to higher rates of metastatic melanoma in older people.

"...imaging tumors early can improve how clinicians develop personalized treatment plans for each patient."

Sunscreen is important, but it's the least effective way to protect your skin when compared to other options, researchers say.

A new technique uses computer vision to track skin lesions over time in total-body photography and spot melanoma early.

Increased skin cancer screenings for people of color isn't enough to address racial disparities in the survival rates of people with melanoma.

Researchers have discovered the perfect combo of genetic alterations that melanoma uses to boost explosive growth and stop their own demise.

A study that clarifies how some harmless moles grow into deadly melanomas could lead to new drug targets for the successful treatment of cancer.

A new study finds a connection between eating fish and developing skin cancer. Researchers say bio-contaminants like mercury are a likely cause.