Post by @drabby6

1. ABCDs of melanoma stand for asymmetry, borders (uneven), color variation, and diameter >6mm. However 30-50% of melanomas lack ABCD changes 🤯 Evolution (E) “aka how much a lesion has changed”, is a an additional key feature for identifying melanomas early. 2. Total body photography results in earlier detection for high risk individuals. 3. Several genetic expression profile(GEP) tests have been developed for melanomas however they aren’t very helpful yet for early stage melanomas. 4. Immunotherapy has been a game changer in melanoma treatment and allowed for cure of skin cancers that used to be a death sentence. These medications remove the breaks on the immune system and allow your immune system to fight the cancer. 5. The most common melanomas in Black, Hispanic and Asian patients is acral melanoma. Unlike most melanomas, these acral melanomas on the hands, feet and nails are NOT due to the sun or UV exposure. #melanoma #dermatologist