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Melanoma

The type of cancer that originates from the pigment-containing cells called melanocytes is called melanoma. It is the most serious type of skin cancer as it often spreads to the deeper layers of the skin and eventually to other organs. The common causes of melanoma are more sun exposure, family history, and pale skin.

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Can a blackhead or a mole be an early melanoma?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a little scar on my thigh from squeezing a blackhead or a mole eleven months ago. Now l have brown discoloration around the scar, which I am quite conscious about. I have two questions; 1) Could the slow healing be a sign that the blackhead was a black mole and resulted in an ear...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the attachment (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it does not seem anything more than just discoloration. Your doctor would have evaluated you in person and noted the size, shape, elevation, and surrounding area before advising you with a bi...  Read Full »

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