Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that affects the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin). It is a very aggressive form of cancer that can spread quickly.
Melanoma can also form in the eye and is called ocular melanoma, in very rare cases develop in internal organs and the intestines. Most melanomas develop in the skin.
Melanomas cause a large number of deaths, because they are easily spread to other organs of the body (metastasis). The causes are still not clear, but it is believed that sun exposure without sunscreen, and exposure in Tanning beds are the main causes of melanomas.
Types of melanoma
Malignant Melanoma
Acral lentiginous melanoma
Lentigo maligna melanoma
Nodular melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma
Melanoma of the eye
Risk Factors
Very white skin, the more white there is less protection against UV rays
Broncos continued from childhood, it is believed that the greatest damage is occurring before 18 years of age.
Continuous exposure to UV rays.
Live in sunny places of high altitude.
Family history of skin cancer.
People with weakened immune systems.
Continuous exposure to carcinogens.
Rare genetic disorder.
Symptoms
In general, a large lunar
Change in color and appearance
Mixture of colors in the same lesion
Irregular borders, often asymmetrical
Bleeding
For you are well
Avoid the sun between 10 am and 3 pm.
Blockers used daily, the higher the SPF the better.
Protect your skin with clothing as well as your eyes.
Avoid tanning beds.
Try to visit your dermatologist regularly.
