The differential diagnosis ... such as a melanoma, with microscopic examination of both the nail plate and the biopsy specimen from the underlying nail matrix and/or nail bed.

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Recent findings suggest a previous melanoma diagnosis is a risk factor for all patients -- regardless of race and ...

Claire Turner, 43, said she didn't have changed moles or skin lesions — a rarity that occurs in about 3% of melanoma cases Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

Collecting images of suspicious-looking skin growths and sending them off-site for specialists to analyze is as accurate in identifying skin cancers as having a dermatologist examine them in person, a ...

You might wonder if it’s a harmless age spot or melanoma, the most dangerous type ... cancer is to avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, and tanning lamps. You can also protect your ...

Also, the cuticular seal of the nails should be intact, and the nail plate should adhere to the nail bed, says Dr. Thomas Stringer, a dermatologist with MedStar Health. “Fingernails, along with the ...

Also, the cuticular seal of the nails should be intact, and the nail plate should adhere to the nail bed, says Dr. Thomas ... So, if someone is exhibiting the symptoms of nail psoriasis ...

You may have this infection if you notice symptoms like brittle and discolored ... Should you wear socks to bed with toenail fungus? Fungi grow in warm, moist environments. Avoid keeping your ...

than the melanoma type. Half the group was given selenium as a supplement, the other half a placebo (inactive pill). After about four years it was found that the group taking selenium had half ...