A disease caused by ultraviolet light that comes from the sun’s rays.
Skin lymphoma is a rare form of skin cancer that is not linked to sun exposure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms in the cells that produce skin color. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) is a rare form of lymphoma that can affect the skin, blood, lymph system, and internal organs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Mohs surgery is a type of surgery for skin cancer that minimizes the amount of skin removed. Learn more about this procedure.
Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 percent of all skin cancers. The cause is damage to the DNA of cells in the epidermis, the top layer of the skin.
Eczema is the diagnosis for chronic dry skin that brings extremely itchy, pink skin or red rashes. It's common in kids, but adults get eczema too.
Vitiligo is a disease that causes patches of skin to lose their color, resulting in white spots. Learn about causes and treatment.
Photoaging is when the sun prematurely—and sometimes dangerously—ages the skin. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Photodynamic therapy is a sun damage treatment that relies on a photosensitizing drug and particular kind of light. Learn about symptoms and treatment.