3 Warning Signs of Melanoma Dermatologists Wish You Knew and Didn’t Ignore

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. One in every five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. While melanoma is the least common type of skin cancer, it’s the most dangerous. If caught and treated early, melanoma is almost always curable. Keep reading to learn more about melanoma and the three warning signs of melanoma dermatologists wish you knew and didn’t ignore. What Is Melanoma? Melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer, is a malignant tumor that begins in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are tiny cells that produce melanin, the pigment responsible for giving skin … Continue reading