Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can be hard to diagnose in people with skin of color because it can be hidden between the toes or on the scalp.
Anyone, regardless of skin color or ethnicity, can develop skin cancer, so it is important to practice sun safety.Often, melanoma is not diagnosed in people with skin of color until after the cancer has spread, making treatment less effective.
People with skin of color should practice regular skin self-examinations and learn how to identify suspicious lesions.If you would like more information or are feeling uncertain after a self-examination, schedule an appointment at our practice for skin cancer treatment in NYC today.
- Dawn
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