Skin cancer is the No. 1 most common type of cancer in the U.S. That's one of the reasons that May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Many Americans are unaware of their risk for skin cancers, especially melanoma, and therefore don't take adequate steps to prevent it. A major part of reducing your risk of skin cancer is to know what potentially dangerous moles look like — that's why familiarizing yourself with melanoma and skin cancer pictures can help.
But melanoma can also appear on the palms, soles of the feet, fingernails and other parts of the body in people with skin of any color. “Melanoma is more common on the hands and feet of patients of African descent,” said McMichael. The ABDCE rule is a common way to tell whether a mole may be melanoma. Melanoma pictures The ABDCE rule, as well as pictures of melanoma, can help you identify whether you should see a doctor for your mole. But when in doubt, always contact a dermatologist.