Malignant melanoma signs

Malignant melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that arises from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.
Recognizing the signs of malignant melanoma early is crucial for effective treatment and can be life-saving.
The primary signs to watch for are changes in the size, shape, or color of a mole or other skin lesion.
The ABCDE rule is a helpful guide: Asymmetry (one half of the mole doesn't match the other), Border (irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined edges), Color (varied from one area to another; shades of tan, brown, black, sometimes white, red, or blue), Diameter (melanomas are usually greater than 6mm, about the size of a pencil eraser, when diagnosed, but they can be smaller), and Evolving (a mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape, or color).
Other warning signs include a sore that doesn't heal, spread of pigment from the border of a spot into surrounding skin, redness or a new swelling beyond the border, change in sensation (itchiness, tenderness, or pain), or change in the surface of a mole (scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or the appearance of a lump or bump).
If you notice any of these signs, it is important to seek medical advice promptly.
Early detection and diagnosis are key to successful treatment.
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