What is the chance of melanoma being contagious?

How likely is melanoma to be contagious? Melanoma is not contagious. Most melanomas occur due to repeated friction and damage to the mole, which causes it to become malignant. However, the immune system can quickly detect and eliminate it, so you don't get sick. Let's see what the experts say about this issue.

The immune system of melanoma patients cannot recognize disguised bad cells or does not have enough ability to kill bad cells, so they become ill. Melanoma does not release infectious factors. In order for melanoma cells to grow and reproduce in vitro, various nutrients and specific conditions are required. Therefore, even if a normal person comes into contact with the secretions of melanoma lesions, the growth environment cannot be met in vitro and the melanoma cells will not reproduce. Even if they enter the body, the immune system can respond quickly to eliminate them.

People have a misconception about melanoma: melanoma often occurs in families, and the disease may be caused by a genetic mutation, which may be passed from parents to offspring. Although foreign studies have found that some families have melanoma clusters, most of these close relatives with melanoma do not have this genetic mutation, which is a genetic problem.

Regular skin self-examination can achieve early detection and early treatment, and sun protection can also prevent the occurrence of melanoma. Cultivating good living habits, a reasonable and scientific diet, maintaining a good attitude, strengthening physical exercise, combining work and rest, and improving the body's immune function may not only reduce the incidence of melanoma, but also reduce the incidence of other malignant tumors.