Ocular Melanoma treatment overview
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Lentigo maligna melanoma: what is it?
Lentigo maligna melanoma, also known as Hutchinson’s melanotic freckle, is classified as an in situ forms of melanoma.
Early signs of melanoma
Detecting skin cancer in time is key for survival, and, in order to stay safe, you need to know what to watch out for. In this post, we go over the early signs of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, to help you take control of your skin health.
Symptoms of metastatic melanoma
When detected early, melanoma is highly treatable. But once it has spread throughout the body, or when melanoma metastasized, it becomes much more difficult to treat and can be fatal. Read in this post about metastatic melanoma symptoms and its warning signs.
Skin pigment discoloration: why does it happen?
Skin discolorations can occur in many forms. From birthmarks to skin conditions we develop later in life, skin pigmentation depends on a variety of factors and can indicate different things for our health. Read about the basics of skin pigmentation and take a look at some of its common causes to understand how they can affect your skin.
Are melanoma moles raised?
When it comes to skin cancer, detecting it early is key. If skin cancer is found early there will be more treatment options. This is even more important with melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. So if this is so important, how do you spot danger signs? Are raised moles, for example, a definite sign?
Skin cancer that looks like warts
Skin cancer can take many forms. While most people know to watch out for abnormal-looking moles, other symptoms may go undetected because they look like other common skin blemishes, such as a freckle or warts. Below we highlight the types of skin cancer that can look similar to a wart and some tips for how to tell the difference.
How does melanoma affect the body?
Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer that affects the body in many ways. Usually first appearing as a new mole or skin growth, melanoma can spread deeper into the body if left untreated. How melanoma affects the body is a key question for newly diagnosed patients.
Why does my mole itch? (and how to know if it’s melanoma)
Melanoma can have many different symptoms, one of which is itching. While an itchy mole is not always a sign of skin cancer, it is important to know if it’s necessary to worry. In this post, we go through some common causes of an itchy mole and the warning signs you should be aware of.
Melanoma that looks like a freckle
Melanoma is a scary disease because it can often look quite similar to harmless-looking blemishes, like a mole or a freckle.
According to DermNet New Zealand, about 75% of melanomas are new spots that appear in otherwise normal-looking skin. The rest will from an existing mole or spot. The key to early detection is knowing the warning signs that distinguish the harmless from the dangerous with freckles and moles.
