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Melanoma : Causes

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Causes could include:
Melanoma can appear on normal skin, or it may begin as a mole or other area that has changed in appearance. Some moles that are present at birth may develop into melanomas. There are four major types of melanoma: Superficial spreading melanoma is ...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 12, 2009
Skin cancer begins to develop when a change or mutation occurs in one of the cells of the skin, causing it to grow without control. This mutation can be caused by ultraviolet (UV) light; most skin cancers are thought to be caused by overexposure t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
The predisposing causes to the development of malignant melanoma are environmental and genetic. The environmental factor is excessive sun exposure. There are also genetically transmitted familial syndromes with alterations in the CDKN2A gene, whic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The predisposing causes to the development of malignant melanoma are environmental and genetic. The environmental factor is excessive sun exposure. There are also genetically transmitted familial syndromes with alterations in the CDKN2A gene, whic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Using sunscreen, covering up and wearing sunglasses that block UV rays will help you enjoy the sunshine safely.
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and exposure categories according the Ultraviolet (UV) Index
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, cataracts, and immune system damage
Source:StayWell
Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and exposure categories according the Ultraviolet (UV) Index
Source:StayWell
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