These photos will show you some of the features of malignant melanoma. Please remember, sometimes a malignant melanoma can look different to those pictured here. This mole has an irregular edge and the surface is very irregular. However, the most noticable feature is the mottled colour of this mole.
Some areas are very pale, others are almost black.
Notice the irregular shape of this mole. The colour is very dark, and this mole had grown to 1 cm in size in 4 months. This mole is an odd shape, and has a nodular appearance. There is inflammation at the lower edge, and it has bled. Notice how the edges appear to be burrowing into the skin.