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These guidelines were developed by amultidisciplinary group to promote the earlydiagnosis of melanoma of the skin. Thisincreasingly common tumour often has a slowearly growth rate during which curable lesionsmay be detected and removed. Physicianstherefore have the potential to reduce mortalityand these guidelines are intended to aidphysicians, GPs and other health professionalsin their ability to recognise melanoma.
The majority of melanomas occur in white-skinned people. The most common risk factorsare pale sun-sensitive skin and the presence ofincreased numbers of melanocytic naevi(moles). Melanoma is more common in womenthan men and the mean age of onset is 50 yearsbut a fifth of cases occur in young adults. In theUK population the most common site is thelower leg in women, and on the back in men.
The predictors of melanoma are progressivechange in the shape, size and colour of moles.These guidelines provide a series ofphotographs of moles, melanomas and otherskin lesions, which may resemble melanomas.
The purpose of these guidelines is to providephysicians, GPs and other relevant healthcareprofessionals with a practical guide to therecognition of melanoma on the skin.

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