MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Part of the issue is that melanoma in Black patients often presents as acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), which is found on the palms, soles of the feet, or beneath the nails, as opposed to parts of the skin that are more exposed to sunlight, as is more commonly seen in lighter skin tones, Krueger says.

Detailed explanation-2: -Color that is uneven: Shades of black, brown, and tan may be present. Areas of white, gray, red, pink, or blue may also be seen. Diameter: There is a change in size, usually an increase. Melanomas can be tiny, but most are larger than the size of a pea (larger than 6 millimeters or about 1/4 inch).

Detailed explanation-3: -Melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, develops in the cells (melanocytes) that produce melanin-the pigment that gives your skin its color. Melanoma can also form in your eyes and, rarely, inside your body, such as in your nose or throat.