| Early Melanoma is totally curable. If melanomas of this type are
diagnosed early minor surgery is all that is required. |  |
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the commonest form of skin cancer arising
as a small ulcer or a small nodule of greyish tissue, usually on exposed areas
of skin. It is easily treated and totally curable unless ignored. |  |
Superficial Spreading Melanoma is the commonest form of cancer.
It spreads across the surface of the skin. Only when it invades deeper is it
dangerous. |  |
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is less common than Basal Cell Carcinoma
but more common than Melanoma, this cancer is most closely related to sunlight
exposure. Usually curable with simple surgery provided it is not ignored. |  |
Nodular Melanoma is the most dangerous form of melanoma, arising
as a small lump on pure melanoma tissue in the skin. The risk of death from
this melanoma increases rapidly as the tumour buries deeper in the skin. |  |
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma is the melanoma which occurs on the
thickened skin of the soles of the feet and the palms of the hand. It also
occurs under the nails . This is the commonest form of melanoma in people with
darker skin. |  |
Lentigo Maligna Melanoma (Hutchinson's melanotic freckle
melanoma) occur in pigmented patches mostly on the face and upper body
where sunlight exposure is greatest. It grows more slowly than the other forms
of melanoma, but it eventually becomes just as dangerous if not effectively
treated. |  |
Dysplastic Naevus (Atypical Mole) are irregular in shape and have
variable pigmentation. They must be watched for change. |  |
Keratotic Skin ( Sunspots) are the commonest evidence of sun
damage to the skin. They are not malignant but require simple skin treatment. |  |
