Types of Melanoma

+ Infographic textMelanoma is a type of cancer that happens when the cells that produce color (melanin) grow out of control.  Women ages 50–65 have higher rates of melanoma than men of the same age.  Melanomas of the Skin Called cutaneous melanomas, melanomas of the skin are the most common. There are several different types: Superficial Spreading Melanoma Grows on the surface of the skin  Shows up as a dark spot or new or existing mole Makes up 7 out of 10 skin melanomas  Nodular Melanoma Grows down into the deep layers of the skin Shows up as a bump on the skin that can be brow