Melanoma
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Melanoma
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.
Skin spots
White spots on skin treatment
White spots on the skin can appear for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from eczema to albinism. The technical word for white spots is hypopigmentation and it occurs when melanocyte cells in the skin become damaged. Melanocyte cells are specialized cells distributed throughout the top layer of our skin (epidermis) responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives our skin color. When these cells become damaged by injuries, burns, infections or other conditions, they can stop producing melanin and leave white spots and patches as a result.
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.
Skin lesions
Skin lesions on legs: common causes
We typically think of skin lesions showing up on our face, arms or trunk. However, many skin conditions can affect several different areas of the body and some even favor the legs.
Metastatic melanoma
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.
Melanoma
Melanoma pictures on arm
The biggest cause of melanoma on the arm is ultraviolet radiation from the sun. This being the case, the areas of our bodies most often exposed to the sun’s rays are at the greatest risk. Our arms are one of these areas, and they’re a part of our body we should take precautions to protect and should be vigilant about checking, along with everywhere else on our body. View below some melanoma pictures on arms.
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.
Melanoma
What is amelanotic melanoma?
About 6% of all melanomas do not display typical features. Amelanotic melanoma presents itself as a colorless melanoma due to a lack of melanin. For many of us, the ABCDEs of melanoma are synonymous with detection and prevention but amelanotic melanoma often defies this prevention method.
New Zealand
Mole map New Zealand
This year, New Zealand pushed Australia out of the top position for the highest per capita rates of invasive melanoma in the world. A study published in The Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that while rates of invasive melanoma have begun to decline in Australia, they are on the rise in New Zealand. Researchers believe this is in large part due to less education and awareness around the issue in New Zealand as compared to Australia. With a large number of sunny days per year, a thinner ozone layer than most areas of the world and a high proportion of fair-skinned people, New Zealand faces many challenges when it comes to preventing skin cancer.
