Melanoma symptoms occur as lumps, sores, unusual moles, markings, blemishes and variations in a certain area of the skin. A sign of melanoma can be a spot on the skin that is changing in shape color and size. It may be a spot that looks different from any other spots on the skin. If any such signs occur on the skin then have them checked by a doctor. Melanoma is a grave disease with substantial risk to health but if it is detected in the early stage it can be treated without any intervention. It is difficult to treat melanoma when it has spread to different areas of the body. Early melanoma systems that can be easily detected When you get a mole you should be vigilant to see that it is not melanoma. The signs of melanoma are Scab or crust developing on the mole • Mole feeling itchy • Bleeding • Swelling and getting bigger • Feeling tender • Funny shape • Has different shades and colors • Irregular borders • Grows bigger than a pencil eraser in diameter • Looks different from other moles or spots around it • Has changing surface texture • Has appeared recently When you notice any such features on your body you have to show them to a doctor and get them examined. Sometimes the symptoms mentioned above may be different from early signs of melanoma like a dark streak under a fingernail or toenail. A plaque of skin that resembles a scar may also be a sign of melanoma. A new spot or patch that looks like an age spot can also be melanoma. Causes of Melanoma Melanoma is caused as a result of exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun or tanning beds. It destroys the DNA of the skin cells and they start growing out of control. It can also appear on parts of the body that do not get sun like the retinas of the eyes and palms of the hand. It is said that you are likely to get melanoma if there is family history of melanoma. People with fair skin and lighter hair and eye color are also likely to get melanoma. You may also get it if you have many moles on the body. Treatment for Melanoma Melanoma is treated with surgery but the surgery is not extensive. Doctors remove 1 cm or ½ inch of the tissue surrounding melanoma. If the melanoma, is deep and advanced then then extensive surgery will be needed. Depending on different features of the melanoma like the thickness of the tumor, age and location in the body the nearby lymph nodes may have to be removed. In advanced cases of melanoma chemotherapy and immunotherapy are recommended. Many of the treatments are experimental so the treatment depends on the patient willing to participate in research study. An internet search will provide with some natural products and home remedies for treating melanoma. The products will include naturopathic immune stimulators and systemic and topical antioxidants. There is no scientific data to state that these products will help in the cure. If you find you are getting melanoma symptoms then visit Melanoma Symptoms and find the options they have for its cure.