Medically reviewed by Oliver Eng, MD Key Takeaways Nodular melanoma is a fast-growing, aggressive form of skin cancer. It ...

Researchers from The University of Queensland and The Alfred hospital in Melbourne have identified gene variants which may contribute to people being at higher risk for nodular melanoma. Dr Mitchell ...

Subtle signs of skin cancer you shouldn't ignore When the weather gets warmer and daylight hours longer, people are more ...

Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in melanocytes. Although these pigment-producing cells are found primarily in the basal layer of the skin, they are also located in the GI ...

Dermatologists have long promoted the ABCDs of melanoma detection­ — A for asymmetry, B for border irregularity, C for color variation and D for diameter larger ...

Nearly one-third of patients who responded to a survey did not understand common skin cancer terms frequently used by ...

Regular skin exams can identify suspicious lesions, but an accurate diagnosis requires a biopsy. During the biopsy, a doctor will inject a local anesthetic in the area of the lesion and then remove a ...

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The worldwide incidence of melanoma continues to rise. 1 To address this growing public-health crisis, practitioners must be vigilant and identify suspicious lesions, particularly in patients at risk ...