Types of Melanoma:

There are four different types of melanoma which have different characteristics, courses and prognoses.

Superficial spreading melanoma is the most common of the melanomas. It usually occurs in middle age, but may occur in younger people. It can assume many shapes, and have a variety of colors, though there is usually a reddish hue. Click on Image to enlarge
Lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) usually occurs in older people (>6th decade) and occurs in chronically sun exposed areas, most commonly on the face. Click on Image to enlarge
Acral-lentiginous melanoma is most frequent in blacks and Asians. The most common site is the plantar surface of the foot. Click on Image to enlarge
Nodular melanoma most often occurs in middle age and is more frequent in males. It is usually dome shaped and may ulcerate Click on Image to enlarge