Melanoma is a skin cancer that normally occurs when damage to the melanocytes is done. Melanoma is a deadly type of skin cancer with mole formation of unusual types and changing appearance of spots on the skin as some of the signs of skin cancer. The skin cancer signs usually indicate that this type is far more deadly than any other skin cancer form. The skin cancer signs of Melanoma usually spring up when the body or the skin is exposed to sun for prolonged periods or even intermittent periods. It normally occurs in light colored complexion skins.

There are basically three different types of skin cancers in Melanoma found in the population around the world. Whatever is the type of Melanoma, the signs of skin cancers are largely the same in all types. One can differentiate between these types of Melanoma usually by looking at certain aspects of skin cancer signs that include the formation of spots on different parts of the body. The first type is known as Superficial spreading type of Melanoma which is the most commonly found type in Melanoma and occurs in legs of women and back of men.

It normally occurs in the age group of 30 to 50. The second type of Melanoma skin cancer is known as Nodular type of Melanoma where in the skin cancer signs include formation of blue black purple colored lumps on the body. The signs of skin cancer in this case also include faster spreading. The third type of skin cancer in Melanoma is the Lentigo maligna type. The skin cancer signs in this case include formation of patches on face when exposed to sun constantly. The skin cancer in the case of lentigo maligna looks quite large with a irregular shape and color. It normally develops and spreads slowly.