A doctor may describe a melanoma as having “central regression” or as being “centrally regressed.” Though this term seemingly is self-explanatory, it does warrant further explanation to the layperson. Read more…
Just what exactly is the connection between melanoma being found where a mole was removed with a laser? Read more…
Do you have a mole of three shades that’s causing you a lot of anxiety because you know that melanoma can cause a mole to have more than two colors? Read Read more...
Source: scielo.br An atypical mole is also known as a precancerous mole. These such lesions can undergo a regression. “Regression is a term applied to lesions that our immune system attacks or treats,” Read more...
Here’s what you need to know about removing a mole from your butt crack: if it’s painful and how the recovery goes. The idea of any procedure that involves the butt crack can cause anxiety Read more...
The answer is “Yes” to the question, Can a teen get melanoma of the mouth. The most highly publicized presentation of melanoma is that of a “mole” on the skin. Read Read more...
What exactly is a dermatoscope? First off, next time you see a dermatologist for a skin cancer screening, make sure the doctor is using a dermatoscope. Sometimes, a dermatoscope is incorrectly called a dermoscope. “Derma” Read more...
If your dermatologist told you that a mole is too tiny to be biopsied, and to wait a little longer to see if it gets bigger, get a second opinion. Read Read more...
If a teen or young adult gets a bunch of moles in only a short period of time, is this predictive of future melanoma? Or perhaps some of those new moles ARE melanoma? Read more...
When a mole is removed, there may be a reaction around the area. Do you know how to tell if the reaction is normal or if it means a visit to the doctor? You have Read more...
Is the precancerous mole that you had removed now growing back? When this happens, the biggest fear is that what’s growing back is melanoma skin cancer. What would cause the precancerous mole to "grow back"? Read more...
If you’re hell-bent on removing a mole by yourself, you’d better think twice—because self mole removal may increase your risk of melanoma. All over the Internet are articles on how to perform a self mole Read more...
To anyone with “molechondria,” the question of how long it takes for a normal mole to develop is often on their mind. One-third of melanoma cases arise from pre-existing moles. Of course, any new mole Read more...
Rather than worry that scratching a mole raises melanoma risk, you should be concerned that a mole that bleeds from the lightest scratch IS melanoma. However, this is not likely since often, scratching can cause Read more...
Here’s how to make sure a dermatologist is doing everything possible to check your skin and moles for signs of melanoma. Read more…
Melanoma can cause a mole to hurt in a way that can be described as pain. However, other factors can also cause pain to come from a mole. So how can you tell if the Read more...
There’s a surprising number of benign reasons for a mole to begin itching. Though melanoma indeed can cause a mole to be itchy, this symptom often has a cause other than cancer. Read more...
Anxiety over your moles can get bad enough to disrupt productivity at work, ruins social events & causes insomnia. However, you can overcome this crippling affliction. Read more…
Does that bluish black freckle (or what IS it?!) have you panicking it might be melanoma? For this article I consulted with Dr. Jennifer Gordon, who is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology; Read more...
If melanoma is caught early enough, it’s highly curable, but many people let it slip by, and this is how this deadly skin cancer can get past even health-conscious people. Two ways that this can Read more...