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Never cut, if you cut it can be the cause of skin cancer so please don't do anything wrong with it  directly go to the Doctor he will help...
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It is a cancer that develops in the pigment-producing cells that determine skin color.
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Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. Melanoma can spread rapidly and be fatal if not treated or detected.
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Sun-smart behavior helps -- avoid sun exposure when possible, wear sun protective clothing, use a broad spectrum SPF of 30 or higher and re-apply it...
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Sun-smart behavior helps -- avoid sun exposure when possible, wear sun protective clothing, use a broad spectrum SPF of 30 or higher and re-apply it...
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Malignant melanoma is a spot that can contain variations of color, irregular borders, bleeding, and sores. The spot may have grown quickly.
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Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (the cells that make the pigment melanin). Some melanomas may develop from moles, but...
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No one knows the exact causes of melanoma. However, research has shown that people with certain melanoma risk factors are more likely than others to...
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If you have a question or concern about something on your skin, see your doctor. Thinking of "ABCD" can help you remember what to watch for:...
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A biopsy is the only way to make a definite diagnosis. In this procedure, the doctor tries to remove all of the suspicious-looking growth. If the...
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Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It begins in cells in the skin called melanocytes. To understand melanoma, it is helpful to know about the skin...
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Melanoma patients have a high risk of developing new melanomas. Some also are at risk of a recurrence of the original melanoma in nearby skin or in...
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Often, the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of an existing mole. Most melanomas have a black or blue-black area...
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Because treatment of melanoma may damage healthy cells and tissues, unwanted side effects sometimes occur. These side effects depend on many factors...
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Living with a serious disease such as melanoma is not easy. Some people find they need help coping with the emotional and practical aspects of their...
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