They can be multiple and occur in families. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that often arises in a mole. It is curable if diagnosed early but may sometimes be fatal. The use of sunscreen , particularly during childhood can help prevent melanomas. Melanin are pigment granules in the skin that give skin its color.
Melanocytes are pigment producing cells in the skin.
These contain the pigment granules called melanin. Melasma is symmetrical patches of brown pigment on the face. Most often seen in females and can be exacerbated by estrogen and sunlight. Sunscreens can help prevent melasma and keep melasma away after treatment. Bleaching creams can help fade melasma .