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Skin cancer that develops from the melanocytes, which are cells that produce skin pigments melanin, is called melanoma. It is a serious type of cancer, as the chances of it spreading to other parts of the body are more (metastasis). The factors that increase the incidence of melanoma are fair skin, more freckles and moles, light or red hair, prolonged sun exposure, and family history. The four types of melanoma are:
Surgical excision is the most common treatment of melanoma.