Amelanotic melanoma: 7 questions, answered
Most melanomas tend to appear as irregular black or dark brown splotches on the skin. But amelanotic melanoma is an outlier: it doesn’t share the same dark pigment typical of this disease. In fact, sometimes it doesn’t have much color at all.
So, how do you know if you have amelanotic melanoma? And how is it diagnosed and treated? We went to dermatologist Kelly Nelson, M.D., for answers.
What is amelanotic melanoma?...
Breast cysts and breast cancer: How can you tell the difference?
Many women will experience a breast cyst at some point in their lives. Though they tend to be more common among women between the ages of...
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines: What to know in 2022
The start of a new flu season often brings questions, such as: “When should I get my shot?” And, “Is it OK to get my flu shot and another...
Acral lentiginous melanoma: 8 questions about this rare skin cancer
Many skin cancers — including cutaneous melanoma — are associated with UV exposure. Yet acral lentiginous melanoma develops only on areas of the body that can’t really be protected by sunscreen — and there’s no direct link to UV exposure.
So, what causes acral lentiginous melanoma? And how is it normally diagnosed and treated? To learn more about this rare skin cancer, we spoke with dermatologist Kelly Nelson, M.D., and melanoma...
Canker sore vs. oral cancer: How can you tell the difference?
Most people experience a canker sore at some point in their lives. These small, often painful lesions can appear on any moist, fleshy surface...
COVID-19’s bivalent boosters: 9 questions, answered
Last updated on Oct. 13, 2022
You may have heard that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency use authorization...