Melanoma is a malignant tumour of melanocytes. Melanocytes predominantly occur in the skin and is commonly referred to as skin cancer, but can be found elsewhere, especially the eye. The vast majority of melanomas originate in the skin.
melanoma symptoms - looking at the symptoms of skin cancer
Diagnosis of melanoma requires expert knowledge, as early skin cancer symptoms may look identical to harmless moles or not have any color at all. Beyond this expert knowledge a biopsy is often required to assist in making the diagnosis, confirming the diagnosis and in defining the severity of the melanoma.
A popular method for remembering the signs and symptoms of melanoma is the mnemonic ABCD:
Asymmetrical skin lesion
Border of the lesion is irregular
Color: melanomas are often black but can be multicolored; any change in color should prompt a doctor’s visit.
Diameter: any mole that increases in diameter or any large mole should be seen by a dermatologist.
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