Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that develops when skin cells grow and divide uncontrollably. Although it is less common than other types of skin cancer, melanoma is often considered the most dangerous because it is more likely to spread to other parts of the body.
Among the American population, the lifetime risk of getting melanoma is around 2.6 percent for white people, 0.1 percent for black people, and 0.6 percent for Hispanic people. People with fair skin are generally at a higher risk of skin cancer because their skin has less melanin, which produces pigmentation and provides natural protection against UV light….