Note the presence of multiple colors within this melanoma lesion. This is a common appearance for a melanoma. It is the most dangerous 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 which exhibits any of these changes should be evaluated immediately by your physician.
Malignant melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
Melanomas beneath the fingernail appear as a black or bluish black discoloration. Increased risk for skin cancer, especially melanoma, is associated with chronic exposure to sunlight, blistering sunburns, and a family history of skin cancer. 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.