What are the early symptoms of melanoma

In the early stages of melanoma, symptoms such as changes in moles, itching and pain, bleeding or discharge, changes in the skin around the moles, and growth of moles may occur. You can go to the hospital for treatment.

1. Changes in moles: Existing moles may change, such as changes in color, shape, size, or the appearance of new moles. Especially when the color of a mole becomes darker or uneven, or the edges become blurred, you may need to be alert.

2. Pain and itching: In the early stages of melanoma, local pain and itching may occur, and the skin around the mole may feel pain, tingling, or itching. This discomfort may be one of the early signs of melanoma development.

3. Bleeding or discharge: Early melanoma may cause bleeding or discharge on the surface of the mole. If you find unexplained bleeding or discharge on the surface of the mole, please seek medical attention for evaluation.

4. Changes in the skin around the mole: Early melanoma may cause changes in the skin around the mole, such as redness, swelling, inflammation, or ulcer formation.

5. Growth of moles: Early melanoma may cause rapid growth of moles. If you find that a mole has grown significantly in a short period of time, or the diameter of the mole exceeds 6 mm, further examination and evaluation may be required.

Melanoma may be a benign lesion or it may become malignant, so you need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.