Melanoma is deadlier for Black individuals due to late diagnoses and hidden symptoms. Understanding the risks can save lives.

A subtype of melanoma that is considered uncommon in the Caucasian population is the [most common] one we see [in people of colour], and that is the subtype called acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM).

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When David Edges's wife spotted a faint brown line on his toenail, he didn't think it was anything to worry about. But Kelly, ...

A biopsy was performed, and eight weeks later, the results revealed it was subungual melanoma, a type of acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). "Knowing what I know, this diagnosis was music to my ears ...

Dr Rodrigues points out that while people with fairer skin are generally more prone to melanoma, those with darker skin are at higher risk of acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), an especially aggressive ...