Skin is an organ that everyone has. Of all the organs in a human being, the skin is the largest. There is a high level of sensitivity that the skin has. Not everyone has the same level of sensitivity. Most people just classify any skin condition they have as a blemish. of all these skin blemishes, there could be some of them that are actually skin cancers. melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is very common. This month is referred to as the melanoma awareness month. It is therefore very important that we get to know all bout the different types of melanoma. It is very possible that this skin cancer could harm you a lot of it is not treated. It happens when the melanocytes in your skin grow in an abnormal manner. Discussed in this article are the main types of melanoma.
In the melanoma awareness month, we must start discussing the main type of melanoma called superficial spreading melanoma. the names of this melanoma are gotten from the manner in which it occurs and spread. This types of melanoma does not spread downward to the skin sub-layers. What this melanoma does is that it will spread outwards and not inwards. If you are either a male or female and you are middle-aged, you have a high chance of getting it. It mainly occurs on the legs in the form of a dark spot.
The second type of melanoma we cover in this melanoma awareness month is the nodular melanoma. The lower skin layers will also be affected by this kind of melanoma and this will happen in a short period of time. This melanoma will begin in the form of a node. As compared to the superficial spreading melanoma, this one is not as common.
In the melanoma awareness month, we also have a look at lentigo maligna melanoma. People who enjoy sun-basking for long hours are vulnerable to this melanoma. It is the part of your body that usually get immediate solar radiation that gets this melanoma. It is more prevalent in old people.
The acral lentiginous melanoma is the last main type of melanoma that we shall look at in this melanoma awareness month. The group of people that are more susceptible to this melanoma is the person who has skins with a darker complexion. It can occur without having to exposed t the sun. Initially occurs on the soles of feet or palm of hands. It starts as a black spot and then spreads both inwards and outwards.
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