What is Acral Melanoma?
Acral lentiginous melanoma is the most usual form of melanoma in Asian and Black races.
This kind of melanoma forms on the skin surfaces that have no hair, and usually the parts that are seldom exposed to sunlight but researches have no findings that Acral Melanoma us caused due to the lack of sun exposure.
It is like a black pigmentation that occurs in the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and under the nails (fingers and toes).
When you detect a dark discoloration in your fingernails or toe nail, in your nail folds or any of the areas in your palms or soles it is advised that you seek a dermatologist to have it checked.
Melanomas can be cured if caught early.
*Reggae artist Bob Marley died of Acral Melanoma in his toe.