What is the difference between Melanoma and skin cancer?

Melanoma is a TYPE of skin cancer. It begins in cells in the skin called melanocytes. To get further information about it read the attached article about it. It has a lot of information about it....

You actually don't get skin cancer from peeling, you get skin cancer from the tan itself. The chances of the skin cancer appearing is dependant on how bad your skin is damaged, and how much sk...

If they are circular it could be ringworm or roundworm. Also they can have skin issues caused by food allergies or just skin allergies. I would take her to the vet ASAP and BRING HER INSIDE it coul...

probably just a heat rash or maybe a skin allergy? and moles can be raised and still be healthy. if you're worried, head to the doc to be safe. but i'm sure you're okay.

Yes, unfortunately. I had a malignant melanoma removed at 26. I would stay well away from sunbeds and proect your skin in the sun with sunblock.

Cordelia, Check out the information on www.cancervictors.net! It is a helpful resource of information in regards to all forms of cancer and feature survivor stories, a great forum and its free an...

Only the excimer laser will cause skin cancer. Though the other answer is correct in saying that skin damage can result in skin cancer, the type of damage cause by red, blue, or IR (YAG) light wil...

It is probably a mole and benign at that. However, do not be mislead; melanomas can arise in the vagina and rectal areas in people who have NEVER had sun exposure there. I say get it examined to be...