A small number of conditions can cause a whitish appearance on moles. This includes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, which can sometimes create white patches on a person’s mole. Another possible cause ...

White spots on the skin are rarely a sign of skin cancer and may instead link to other conditions. However, it is important to carefully examine the color and other changes to a spot. White spots on ...

White spots on your skin can signal idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, a result of UV exposure. They may also be leftover scars from eczema or tinea versicolor, a fungal infection. Flat warts look like ...

The former One Show host noticed a strange patch on his shoulder. (Getty Images) Adrian Chiles has revealed he's had an operation to remove skin cancer. The 58-year-old TV presenter and radio host ...

A 67-year-old man presents to the office for a yearly skin check. The patient has a history of basal cell carcinoma, which was treated with Mohs surgery 2 years ago without incident. Because of his ...

There are few worse complexion woes than having dry patches on your face. It doesn’t make matters any better when you can’t quite figure out what’s causing your dry, flaky skin or the best approach to ...

Let's be real: You've definitely found yourself staying up late consulting Dr. Google about that raised skin bump that popped up out of nowhere all of a sudden. Is it a pimple? A cyst? Skin cancer? Of ...

From environmental factors and diet to autoimmune responses, there are several potential causes of dry, rough patches, each with its appropriate treatment. Once you can determine which cause you're ...

When you return after a nice beach holiday, you don't just come back with memories but with a vacation tan too. Yes, we all relate! But have you noticed white patches on your skin, especially on the ...