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**Q: What is Melanoma?**
**A:** Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops in melanocytes, which are cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color. Melanoma can spread to other parts of the body, including the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and brain.
**Q: What are the symptoms of melanoma?**
**A:** Melanoma may initially appear as a small, dark spot on the skin. As it grows, it may change color, shape, or size. Other symptoms of melanoma include:
* Bleeding
* Crusting
* Itching
* Pain
* Raised or thickened areas of skin
**Q: What causes melanoma?**
**A:** The exact cause of melanoma is unknown, but sun exposure is a major risk factor. Other risk factors include:
* Fair skin
* Many moles
* A family history of melanoma
* A weakened immune system
* Certain occupations, such as farming or fishing
**Q: How is melanoma diagnosed?**
**A:** Melanoma is diagnosed through a skin biopsy, which involves removing a small sample of skin for examination under a microscope.
**Q: How is melanoma treated?**
**A:** The treatment for melanoma depends on the stage of the cancer. Early-stage melanoma may be treated with surgery to remove the cancer. Surgery may also be used to remove melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body. Other treatments for melanoma include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
**Q: How can I prevent melanoma?**
**A:** You can reduce your risk of melanoma by taking the following steps:
* Limit sun exposure.
* Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
* Reapply sunscreen every two hours or more often if you are swimming or sweating.
* Wear protective clothing, such as long sleeves and pants.
* Seek shade during the peak hours of sunlight (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
* Get regular skin exams from a dermatologist.
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer