Melanocytes are cells that are present in the middle layer of the skin, eyes, meninges, bones, hair, and heart. These cells produce melanin, which is a skin pigment that gives skin its color. Melanocytes produce melanin by the process called melanogenesis, which can be triggered by sun exposure.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood the concern. There is no specific size of melanoma to predict metastasis.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Many risk factors for melanoma (a type of skin cancer) have been identified.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and concern. Melanoma is a malignancy of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes), located predominantly in the skin.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. For vitiligo, there are many lines of management. If the patch is unstable, then oral medications can be advised.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to the history provided, it could be nevus.
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