Melanoma

There are 2 types of melanoma that can be found on the hands and feet. These are Acral lentiginous Melanoma and Subungal Melanoma (Masced 2023).

Subungal Melanoma

These Melanoma usually begin in the nail matrix (where your nail is thought to start to grow). It is a dark brown band of colour that is usually vertical under the nail but slowly expands onto the skin.

Acral Lentiginous Melanoma

This type of Melanoma can be found on both the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. It often appears as black or dark discolouration which may start to grow and expand. It is not a very common melanoma.

Further reading can be found on these sites:

Acral lentiginous melanoma: Appearances, Causes, and Treatment — DermNet (dermnetnz.org)

ACRAL LENTIGINOUS MELANOMA | Melanoma UK

Masced

MASCED are a charity that help to educate people about sun care and the effects it can have on the skin, plus melanomas and carcinomas that may result.

Their website is:https://masced.uk/about/

I have undertaken their certification and passed the course so that I have educated myself about these conditions.