Melanoma Types

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Pre-invasive skin lesions

Melanoma is not known for its easily recognisable precancerous states, however there are a few known pre-malignant lesions

Subungal Melanoma

Most frequently occurs under the nail of the big toe

Acral Melanoma

A melanoma which usually occurs on the foot

Lentigo Maligna Melanoma

An unusual form of melanoma usually found on elderly faces with some unique features

Nodular melanoma

Nodular melanoma is a dangerous form of skin cancer with rapid deep spread to the lymphatics

Superficial Spreading Melanoma (SSM)

Characterised by radial spread and usually remaining superficial

What is Melanoma?

We can’t dedicate a whole website to melanoma without a simple description of what it is