Are dark spots on the hands signs of melanoma? That’s the question many people are asking.
Well, they can be, but not all dark spots on the hands are melanoma. Many dark spots are harmless, but some can be early signs of melanoma, especially if they are new, changing, or irregular. @@@
Cancer
What is melanoma?
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It begins in melanocytes, the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin). While it usually starts on the back or legs, it can appear on the hands, including:
The back of your hands
Palms (rare but possible)
Under the nails (called subungual melanoma)
How to tell if a dark spot on your hand could be melanoma
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