Doctors told how to distinguish melanoma from a birthmark

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Italian doctors told how you can distinguish melanoma from melanoma from birthmarks.

melanoma is formed when a genetic error occurs in cells that produce melanin. Among the main known causes of formation are the influence of the sun and ultraviolet lamps. It is also proven that cancer is more common in people with light skin, and affects women a little more than men. A malignant tumor is capable of developing in any area with increased probability in areas that are more often exposed to sunlight.

unlike a birthmark, melanoma is asymmetric. The edges of congenital or acquired pigmented formation on the skin are equal, unlike the sign of a malignant tumor. The hazard is also the upper diameter exceeding 6 mm. Should alert and rapid growth of any birthmark or pigment spot. The shells of the digestive system, urinary tract and genitals. In these cases, cancer is more difficult to diagnose because it is easy to confuse with other most common diseases.