Skin Cancer and Dermatology

Melanoma

Malignant melanoma, usually referred to as melanoma, is a form of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce colour. Although they seldom do so in the mouth, intestines, or eyes, melanomas normally form in the skin (uveal melanoma). Melanocytes are the origin of the dangerous skin cancer known as melanoma. Melanoma is more deadly than basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), although being less prevalent because it can spread more quickly to other organs if it is not treated at an early stage.