This accumulation may be due to melanocyte activation, benign melanocyte hyperplasia, or melanoma. In children, most bands are caused by melanocytic hyperplasia. Nevertheless, a careful history ...

While rare, most forms of melanoma in children can't be prevented as they are genetic and caused by a mutation. Doctors are learning more about these tumours, which are often called 'spitzoid ...

Tumor characteristics differ significantly among pediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with melanoma, with decreasing incidence rates seen among young patients with cutaneous ...

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. People who spend a lot of time in the sun, have lighter skin tones, or have many moles are at an increased risk of developing the condition. Protect ...

according to Melanoma Focus. Its CEO Susanna Daniels said the disease was “largely preventable”. “Protecting children from burning is the best way we can reduce their chances of developing ...