A person who has been diagnosed with melanoma needs to be treated by a dermatologist, especially one who specializes in skin cancers. What Is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It gets its name because it begins in the melanocytes in the skin. These are cells that give skin, hair and eyes their …

Melanoma is much more likely to occur in adults. However, it is estimated that 300 children and adolescents are diagnosed with melanoma each year. The good news is that the number of children and teens with melanoma has decreased in recent years. The Truth Behind Melanoma The least common type of skin cancer is melanoma. …