Overview: Superficial spreading melanoma appears like a black or dark brown mark, which spreads from a new or an existing mole. It is generally in the skin areas that are exposed to UV rays, particularly in regions with a previous sunburn. As the most common type, it makes up for 70% of all melanomas.
Appearance: Typically, these lesions are over 6 mm and often 10+ mm in diameter. They will be irregular, asymmetric, raised, and multicoloured. They are often found on the torso of males and the legs of females, as well as the upper back of both sexes.
Dermoscopy Features: Chaotic in appearance, with more than one pattern and/or more than one colour arranged asymmetrically. They are often multicoloured. They can be blue or grey structures, lines radial, or pseudopods segmental, peripheral black dots or clouds, white lines, and polymorphous vessels.