Melanoma often appears as a new or changing mole or pigmented spot. Warning signs include an asymmetrical shape, irregular borders, uneven or changing color, increasing size, or continued evolution in appearance. A lesion may also itch, bleed, or become painful. Some melanomas lack dark pigmentation, and symptoms vary depending on where the cancer develops.
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