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Types Of Melanoma
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease.
It involves cells called melanocytes, which produce a skin pigment called melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin and hair color.
Melanoma can also involve the colored part of the eye. For information about that form of melanoma, see
See also:
Basal cell skin cancer - Skin cancer
Squamous cell skin cancer
Alternative Names
Skin cancer - melanoma
Causes, incidence, and... Read more
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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