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Learn about melanoma symptoms, causes and prevention.

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What is Melanoma?


Melanoma (malignant melanoma) is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer. It develops in skin cells known as melanocytes that become malignant.

Melanoma is more dangerous than most other skin cancers because it can grow fast and is prone to spreading to other organs if left untreated.

Miiskin has created a series of doctor-reviewed articles about melanoma – including it’s symptoms, risk factors and how it is diagnosed. Additionally approaches for the prevention of melanoma are covered.

Signs of Skin Cancer – The Dermatologist’s Essential Guide 2
EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE

What is Melanoma and Causes

Melanoma skin cancer originates in melanin-producing cells and can be caused by UV exposure. Learn to identify its appearance, crucial for early intervention and effective treatment.

Melanoma Symptoms & Detection


Melanoma often starts as a change in an existing mole, but 70% of melanomas show up as a new mark on previous normal skin.

Since melanoma is a potentially fatal disease, it is very important to find it early when it’s easier to treat. Melanomas can develop anywhere on the skin so it’s important to examine your entire skin and look for any moles or marks you haven’t noticed earlier, changes to existing moles or anything that just seems to be unusual.1

EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE

Learn more about the symptoms of melanoma

Read this article about melanoma warning signs and symptoms as guidance for what changes in your skin’s appearance to look for.

Melanoma Pictures


Pictures of melanoma can help you get a feeling of the many forms that melanoma might take. In many cases it is unique in appearance. It’s important to view photos for informational purposes only and not to compare them with moles on your skin instead of seeing a doctor. It’s always best to check in with your doctor if you are in doubt.

normal mole vs melanoma
EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE

Melanoma Pictures: What to Look for

View our melanoma image gallery for examples of what melanoma might look like on the skin.

Melanoma Risks & Causes


Being at high risk of melanoma implies that your risk of developing the disease is greater than the average person, but it doesn’t mean that you will necessarily get melanoma. For those at high risk, some risk factors can be managed such as UV exposure, while other risk factors, like skin type, family genes and your age, are factors that are innate.

It is valuable to know the risk factors of melanoma because they may help you modify your habits and lower your risk.

Melanoma Prevention


Melanoma prevention includes actions to reduce the risk of developing melanoma in the first place, or catching it early if it should develop.

There are different ways to prevent melanoma, such as limiting your exposure to the sun, avoid UV tanning beds, and performing skin checks on a regular basis to detect any changes early.

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Skin Check: General Info about Medical- and Self-Exams

Skin cancer usually starts as a new spot or a change to the skin. Learn how to do a skin self exam.


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