Melanoma

Epidemiology and Etiology

It is estimated that nearly 100,350 new cases of cutaneous melanoma were diagnosed in 2020 in the US.1 The main risk factors include exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (particularly UVB), light skin, tendency to freckle, presence of dysplastic nevi, personal history, and family history.

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