Can Children Get Melanomas?
Children can get melanomas but fortunately it is rare. They do not present with normal features of melanomas in adults. Additional ABCD detection criteria (Amelanotic; Bleeding, Bump; Color uniformity; De…
Why is survival after diagnosis of amelanotic melanoma is poorer than after pigmented melanoma?
Amelanotic melanomas means the melanoma looks pink or plain with no colour in it. Its incidence is 2-8% of all melanomas.The below study concluded that, "At the population level, survival…
Self Skin Examination Why is it so critical?
Self skin examination are very critical. The reasons areMost melanomas appear in areas there were no pre-existing moles.Nodular Melanomas have an aggressive growth pattern, they grow about 0.49mm depth per…
Melanoma Stages
The extent of melanoma spread and risk of it poses is the staging. There are 4 stages of melanoma. Stage 0Also called melanoma in situ. The melanoma is present in the…
What Does Melanoma Mole Look Like
Normal View This is a normal view of a superficial spreading melanoma. This is flat, dark and stands out. This what I look for in a melanoma mole.Standing out is…
Are You At Risk of Melanoma Mole
Your risk depends on three factorsSun exposureHost factorsGenetic factors Sun exposureSun exposure is the major cause of melanoma. Intense, intermittent sun exposure , characterized by sunburn is the single most high…
Can Melanomas Be Flat
Can Melanomas Be Flat?Melanomas can be of any shape and size, dark or light coloured. The majority of them are flat and dark in colour. Most melanomas are flat and darkThis…
Nodular Melanoma
Nodular Melanoma Nodular melanoma is an agressive form of melanoma skin cancer. As melanoma survival rate depends on how deep the melanoma is from the skin surface, the earlier you…