Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body, including the skin. Once it reaches the skin, TB can cause a variety of lesions, ...

Across various classes, the researchers identified a model that, when coupled with appropriate data augmentation and optimization partner, may help aid in the detection of skin cancer. Using an ...

Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or ...

A benign skin tumor happens when cells in your skin grow and form a mass. These tumors don’t contain malignant cells, so they are not cancer. There are many types of benign skin tumors. Share on ...

The FDA has granted clearance for the first AI-powered handheld medical device to assist physicians in detecting all three common skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and ...

A small handheld device called a dermatoscope is effective at detecting cancer. Could an extra 72 seconds in a routine skin exam help detect skin cancer? This month a group of experts from the United ...

These nine cases will test your ability to distinguish ringworm from infections that can cause similar eruptions. See how many diagnoses you get right. Even though tinea infection is a common cause ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Skin purging happens after starting acne treatment and clears up faster than acne breakouts. Acne can appear at any time due to clogged pores ...