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Melanoma


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Melanoma of the liver - MRI scan
Melanoma of the liver - MRI scan
Skin cancer, malignant melanoma
Skin cancer, malignant melanoma
Skin cancer, raised multi-color melanoma
Skin cancer, raised multi-color melanoma
Skin cancer, melanoma - flat, brown lesion
Skin cancer, melanoma - flat, brown lesion
Skin cancer, melanoma - raised, dark lesion
Skin cancer, melanoma - raised, dark lesion
Benign juvenile melanoma
Benign juvenile melanoma
Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail
Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail
Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma
Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma
Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading
Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading
Melanoma - neck
Melanoma - neck
Melanoma
Melanoma
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Melanoma

Alternative Names:

Skin cancer - melanoma
Prevention:

It is recommended that you protect yourself from damaging ultraviolet rays on a regular basis. This includes the following:

  • Applying a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher, every day (during winter months as well)
  • Wearing protective clothing, including hats and sunglasses
  • Refraining from intentionally lying in the sun or using tanning devices
  • Minimizing sun exposure
    • Especially during the summer
    • Particularly between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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