Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous type of the skin cancers.
Typical features of melanomas include irregular borders, multiple
colors within the lesion, rapid growth, and susceptibility to easy
injury with bleeding. Any mole that exhibits any of these changes
should be evaluated immediately by your physician.
Review Date: 08/12/2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates,
Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
