Where is melanoma most commonly found?

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Interestingly enough, there is a big difference between common places for men and women. For men and women, melanoma is found in different common places on the body. That’s important to know for your self-checks, so you know which parts of the body need extra attention. Let’s dive deeper into this.

Where is melanoma most common for men?

Head

Both on visible places like the forehead and cheeks, but also on the scalp. So make sure to check under the hair as well.

Neck

Everywhere on the neck.

Back

As this is hard for yourself to check, ask your partner or a friend to check your back. Or use a doctor’s visit for a chance to have it checked out.

Trunk

Both on the chest and the stomach.

Where is melanoma most common for women?

Arms

On the whole arm, also on the upper arm where you would not suspect a lot of impact from the sun.

Legs

Also under the sole of the foot, make sure to check there as well.

Here are some pictures of what to look out for.

It’s important to note that these are common places where melanoma appears, but melanoma can appear all over the body. Do not only check the body parts mentioned above.

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"The melanoma could have been on my arm for years"
Andrew Bartlett
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"The melanoma could have been on my arm for years"
Andrew Bartlett
United Kingdom

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