Melanoma

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer; it develops from the melanin-producing cells known as melanocytes. It typically occurs in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth,... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Mole that is increasing in size, has irregular edges, change in color, itchiness, or skin breakdown.
• Causes:  Ultraviolet light (Sun, tanning devices)
• Risk factors:  Family history, many moles, poor immune function
• Diagnostic method:  Tissue biopsy
• Differential diagnosis:  Seborrheic keratosis, lentigo, blue nevus, dermatofibroma
• Prevention:  Sunscreen, avoiding UV light
• Treatment:  Surgery
• Prognosis:  Five-year survival rates in US 99% (localized), 25% (disseminated)
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo