A mole is a colored spot on your skin caused by a high concentration of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. The medical term for a pigmented mole is a melanocytic nevus, or simply nevus.

The Mole is more than a guessing game. It’s a competition show, sure, and it’s also a kind of social experiment, but most of all it’s a mystery — and you can’t solve a mystery with wild guesses. You ...

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, ...

This article was medically reviewed by Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board on June 14,2019. There’s a reason you’re always told to ...

Birthmarks and moles are types of skin markings that are mostly harmless. But because moles may rarely turn into skin cancer (melanoma), it's important to be able to tell these skin issues apart. A ...

A mole is a cluster of skin cells -- usually brown, black, or skin tone -- that can appear anywhere on your body. They usually show up before age 20. Most are benign, meaning they’re not cancerous.

Moles have always carried a certain mystery. In old school astrology and Indian face-reading traditions, a mole wasn’t just a ...

“If we’re going to talk moles, what better place to do so?” asks chef Carina Santiago, as she welcomes me to the al fresco kitchen of her restaurant, Tierra Antigua. Campfire aromas mingled with the ...