1. Preventing and Treating Melanoma
... to the American Cancer Society, "The epidermis is separated from the deeper layers of skin by the basement membrane (Society, 2012)." The basement membrane can become cancerous if skin cancer becomes more advanced then grows into the deeper layers of skin. The middle layer ... of skin is the dermis, which is much thicker than the epidermis. "The dermis contains hair follicles, sweat glands, blood vessels, and nerves that ... . When melanoma signs are present, doctors take a few endless approaches toward diagnosing the type of melanoma present. Doctors have specific medical examinations ...
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