Did You Know About the Different Types of Melanoma?
Melanoma is a cancer of the skin. It begins in melanocytes. They are the cells that produce the pigment melanin that provides colour to the skin, hair as well as eyes. Melanocytes also form moles, where melanoma usually develops. The most common sign of melanoma is a change in an existing mole or the appearance of a new mole. This can occur anywhere on your body, but the most commonly affected areas are the legs in women and the back in men. Let us understand the different types of melanoma in detail. Types of melanoma These are one of the most common types of Melanoma: Superficial Spreading Melanoma Around 70% of all melanomas in the UK are the superficial spreading melanomas. This type of superficial spreading melanoma is more common in people with freckles and pale skin and less common in darker skinned people. Initially, they tend to grow outwards, so don't pose a problem. However, if they start growing downwards into the deeper layers of your skin, they can eas...