Benign moles are noncancerous skin growths. They are typically symmetrical with a rounded shape and a smooth edge. A mole is a small collection of skin cells. It’s also known as a nevus (the plural is ...

Skin cancer is the No. 1 most common type of cancer in the U.S. That's one of the reasons that May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Many Americans are unaware of their risk for skin cancers, ...

A nurse who checks moles for skin cancer recommends people follow the 'ugly duckling' rule. A mole that stands out, or the 'ugly duckling,' should be checked out by a doctor, Laura Harker told The Sun ...