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Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer; it develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. [1] It typically occurs in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye (uveal melanoma). [1] [2] In women, melanomas most commonly occur on the legs; while in men, on the back. [2]
Evolution of a 4 mm nodular melanoma. Nodular melanoma (NM) is the most aggressive form of melanoma. [1] It tends to grow more rapidly in thickness (vertically penetrate the skin) than in diameter compared to other melanoma subtypes. [2] Instead of arising from a pre-existing mole, it may appear in a spot where a lesion did not previously exist.
A study shows that men are more susceptible to melanoma, as they are less informed about sun damage than women. Why melanoma is so deadly for men, and why it doesn’t have to be Skip to main content
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, globally accounting for at least 40% of cancer cases. [5] [20] The most common type is nonmelanoma skin cancer, which occurs in at least 2–3 million people per year. [6] [21] This is a rough estimate; good statistics are not kept. [1]
Superficial spreading melanoma (SSM) is a type of skin cancer that typically starts as an irregularly edged dark spot typically on sun-exposed part of the body. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The colour may be variable with dark, light and reddish shades; occasionally no color at all. [ 2 ]
Melanoma is a malignant proliferation of melanocytes and the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops when melanocytes, or the cells that give the skin its tan or brown color, start to grow out of control, according the American Cancer Society.
After three kids' and 20 years' worth of youth sports, columnist Mary McNamara reflects on the real reason parents yell at the refs and other lessons she's learned along the way.