According to the National Cancer Institute, melanoma is
a form of skin cancer that begins in melanocytes (the cells that make the pigment melanin). Melanoma usually begins in a mole.
It’s more common in women than in men and in those with fair skin compared with those with darker skin, but anyone can develop melanoma. Here are some tips for checking yourself, courtesy of DermaDoctor.com:
While the American Academy of Dermatology doesn’t expect the general public to be home dermatologists, there are 5 signs to know that can save your life. These are the official ABCD´s (and now I´d like to unofficially …read more