Identifying Melanoma Video

Identifying Melanoma

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Is that a beauty mark….or a cancerous growth? While the former is likely, it's good to be aware of the latter!

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Most people have heard of the skin cancer called melanoma and each year 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with it. So, what exactly is melanoma? The most serious form of skin cancer is melanoma. If left untreated and they are allowed to spread, melanoma can result in death. Usually this type of cancer shows up as a new mole or as a mole that changes in appearance. Melanoma begins in skin cells called melanocytes, which produce a pigment called melanin, the agent that gives skin its color and protects the body from sun damage. Any mole that changes in color or grows bigger should be checkout by a dermatologist. In addition, a mole that has uneven borders or appears to be asymmetrical can be a Melanoma. The best way to spot melanoma is to get to know your skin. Be aware that if you have more than 50 moles, you are a more likely candidate to develop melanoma.

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