Are Dark Spots On the Hands The Signs of Melanoma? That’s the question asked by many people.

Well, they can be, but not all dark spots on the hands are melanoma. Many dark spots are harmless, but some may be early signs of melanoma, especially if they are new, changing, or irregular

What Is Melanoma?

Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. It begins in melanocytes — the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin).While it often starts on the back or legs, it can appear on the hands, including:

The backs of your hands

Palms (rare but possible)

Under the fingernails (called subungual melanoma)

How to Tell If a Dark Spot on Your Hand Might Be Melanoma

Use the ABCDE Rule to assess the spot:

A (Asymmetry): One half of the spot doesn’t match the other
B (Border): Edges are irregular, ragged, or blurred
C (Color): Multiple colors (brown, black, red, blue, white)
D (Diameter): Larger than 6 mm (about a pencil eraser)
E (Evolving): Changing in size, shape, or color over time

Other red flags:

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