The differential diagnosis ... such as a melanoma, with microscopic examination of both the nail plate and the biopsy specimen from the underlying nail matrix and/or nail bed.

When the acrylic was removed, I noticed a dark brown line under my thumbnail, running the full length of the nail bed and it isn ... to rule out a nail melanoma. Features that raise the suspicion ...

Most cases of melanoma are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or tanning beds. Unlike other ... of any size under the toenail without trauma, it is important to see a ...

Use tanning beds ... melanoma develops in people of all skin colors from the palest to the darkest. When melanoma develops in a person who has skin of color, the cancer often begins on the bottom of ...

Palace insiders are reportedly worried about the financial future of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following the couple's ...

Each type has its own signs, symptoms, causes, and appearance. The fungus, often Trichophyton rubrum, typically invades the nail bed and the underside of the ... How to check your nails for melanoma.

Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Recent findings suggest a previous melanoma diagnosis is a risk factor for all patients -- regardless of race and ...

Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin. There are several types of melanoma, and skin melanoma is the most common form. Melanocytes ...

Investigators evaluated the potential link between the availability and use of tanning beds and the rising rates of melanoma in New England. They found compelling evidence linking tanning bed ...

Investigators evaluated the potential link between the availability and use of tanning beds and the rising rates of melanoma in New England. The incidence of melanoma in the US has been increasing ...

Claire Turner, 43, said she didn't have changed moles or skin lesions — a rarity that occurs in about 3% of melanoma cases Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has ...