Tag: Melanoma
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Superficial spreading melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma is considered the most common type of melanoma. It is classified as in situ, which means that it occurs in the uppermost layers of skin.
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Physical symptoms of melanoma
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer and one whose risk dramatically increases with sun exposure. Knowing the symptoms of melanoma can be the key to detecting it early and saving your life. Melanoma typically begins as a new mole or skin growth, so its signs are usually visible. Take a look at the…
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Melanoma pictures on arm
The biggest cause of melanoma on the arm is ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This being the case, the areas of our bodies most often exposed to the sun’s rays are at the greatest risk. Our arms are one of these areas, and they’re a part of our body we should take precautions to protect…
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What is amelanotic melanoma?
About 6% of all melanomas do not display typical features. Amelanotic melanoma presents itself as a colorless melanoma due to a lack of melanin. For many of us, the ABCDEs of melanoma are synonymous with detection and prevention but amelanotic melanoma often defies this prevention method.
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Ocular Melanoma symptoms
What is ocular melanoma and what are ocular melanoma symptoms? We usually associate melanoma as being a type of skin cancer that causes moles and skin tumors. However, there is another type of melanoma that develops in the eye, known as ocular melanoma. It is the most common form of eye cancer – despite being incredibly rare.
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Lentigo maligna melanoma: what is it?
Lentigo maligna melanoma, also known as Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle, is classified as an in situ forms of melanoma.
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Early signs of melanoma
Detecting skin cancer in time is key for survival, and, in order to stay safe, you need to know what to watch out for. In this post, we go over the early signs of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, to help you take control of your skin health.
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Are melanoma moles raised?
When it comes to skin cancer, detecting it early is key. If skin cancer is found early there will be more treatment options. This is even more important with melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. So if this is so important, how do you spot danger signs? Are raised moles, for example, a…
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How does melanoma affect the body?
Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer that affects the body in many ways. Usually first appearing as a new mole or skin growth, melanoma can spread deeper into the body if left untreated. How melanoma affects the body is a key question for newly diagnosed patients.
