Melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer, and it originates in pigment cells called melanocytes that are found in the epidermis. The danger of melanoma is due to its aggressiveness; it is more likely to metastasize or spread than are other skin cancers. It will often spread to the lymph system, various organs, or […]
Every Month Should be Melanoma Awareness Month
People avoid the doctor for various reason. Most of the time, it might be true that what is not causing pain is not dangerous, but there are some cases in which it is necessary to visit the doctor, even if you are not sick. According to the American Academy of dermatology, dermatologists treat more than 3,000 […]
Benefits of Mohs Surgery for Melanoma
Melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer originating in the epidermis or outer skin layer. It occurs when a type of cell called a “melanocyte” turns cancerous and grows at the expense of the cells around it. Melanoma is very dangerous because this type of cancer is more likely to metastasize, meaning the cancer […]
