Symmetrical—lesions appear to be distributed in a similar arrangement on differing sides of the body (Figure 3, see slideshow) Once the configuration and distribution has been determined, the next ...

In my response to a related question, How Do I Differentiate Normal Aging of the Skin From Pathologic Conditions? I described some of the most common benign lesions that are encountered in geriatric ...

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

A sebum-selective 1726-nm laser treatment provides year-long control of moderate-to-severe acne across all skin types, with ...

President Joe Biden’s doctors removed a cancerous skin lesion from his chest in mid-February, the White House announced Friday. The lesion was removed on Feb. 16, as part of his annual, comprehensive ...

Biden had a previous lesion removed from his chest in 2023 while president, the growth was basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. Dr. Kevin O’Connor, who was serving as Biden’s White ...

WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden's doctor said Friday that a lesion removed from the president's chest last month was basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. Dr. Kevin O'Connor wrote in a ...

The White House on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden’s skin lesion that was removed during his physical last month was basal cell carcinoma — a very common and treatable skin cancer. All cancerous ...