An expert explains how to tell the difference between a spot that's probably harmless versus something you should get checked ...

Sun exposure often causes brown spots, also called liver or age spots. Brown spots from sun exposure can appear on your skin at any age but are most common after middle age. You are also more likely ...

You’ve probably noticed a new spot on your skin at some point — maybe a small brown dot on your shoulder or a darker patch on your hand. But how do you know if it’s a harmless freckle or something ...

White spots on skin do not cause any major symptomsiStock While white spots on the skin are not usually a serious skin concern, their presence does cause emotional and mental discomfort. They can be ...

That mysterious dark spot on your arm. The raised bump that appeared overnight. The cluster of tiny dots near your shoulder. When new marks appear on your skin, it’s natural to feel concerned about ...

Do you keep tabs on every spot on your skin? That’s unlikely, because you may have a variety, including moles, skin tags, dark spots, sun spots, and age spots. Still, it’s wise to have a sense of what ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Our bodies change as we age. Some of those changes, like thinning hair and wrinkles, are no surprise. We anticipate them. Less ...

Not sure what to watch for? A dermatologist explains the “big sign” a mole may be melanoma and the spots people often miss ...

I have been writing this column on a weekly basis since 1976, and I am frequently asked how I keep coming up with new ideas to write about. Two avenues serve me well. First, I get a lot of emails from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's common to feel self-conscious about showing any skin as we age. After all, most of us deal with skin concerns (especially as ...