Can a melanoma heal by itself if it ruptures?

Written by Huang Ling Juan
Dermatology
Updated on January 13, 2025
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Melanoma cannot heal itself once it has ruptured. Melanoma is a type of malignant tumor, and if melanoma occurs, it is crucial to cooperate actively with the doctor to perform excision surgery. After the surgical removal, pathological examination must be carried out, and treatment should be sought promptly to avoid delaying the condition.

If there is bleeding, ulceration, pain, or a significant increase in the size of skin pigmented moles, it is highly suspect for malignant transformation, and one should promptly visit a dermatology department at a formal hospital for examination. If malignant transformation is possible, it is critical to perform surgery early and conduct a pathological examination.

The symptoms of melanoma are related to the age of onset; in younger patients, it usually presents as itching, changes in the color of the lesions, and expanding borders, while older patients typically exhibit noticeable ulceration of the lesions.

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How long does it take for melanoma to develop from early stage to advanced stage?

From what we observe now, in the early stages of illness, melanomas are typically found on the extremities such as hands, feet, the underside of feet, under fingernails, and particularly on the big toe. Initially, they might appear simply as a black spot or a lesion. About two to three years later, there might be swelling at the site of the lesion or black spot. Then, within another five to six months, it may ulcerate, indicating that the condition has worsened.

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Does melanoma need to be excised?

Melanoma is a type of malignant tumor, which mostly develops from common melanocytic nevi. Once diagnosed with this disease, surgical removal is necessary. After the surgery, a full-body examination is also required to check whether the tumor cells have metastasized. If there is metastasis, further radiotherapy or chemotherapy is needed. If melanocytic nevi appear on the body, it is crucial to handle them properly, ideally by using laser treatment or surgical removal when they are relatively small to prevent the later formation of melanoma. If the melanocytic nevi cause pain, itching, or oozing after scratching, it might be a precursor to malignancy, and formal treatment is necessary.

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Does melanoma protrude above the surface of the skin?

Melanoma is generally raised above the surface of the skin. Melanoma is a type of special malignant tumor with a high mortality rate. It usually arises from moles or pigmented spots on the skin that, after intense irritation or specific radiation exposure, undergo changes, leading to gradual growth. Early detection of melanoma offers a significant chance of cure. Melanoma is typically confined to the outer layer of the skin or epidermis. Once melanoma spreads, it becomes difficult to treat, and the chances of survival decrease. Therefore, if you suspect that you have melanoma, it is crucial to visit a dermatology department at a reputable hospital for diagnosis and to undergo surgical removal followed by a pathological examination.

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Melanoma brain metastasis symptoms

If there are symptoms of melanoma brain metastasis, patients generally display symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, typically manifesting as headaches accompanied by nausea, vomiting, papilledema, and localized neurological deficits. The tumor in the brain substantively invades the ventricles, easily causing symptoms such as hemiplegia, aphasia, and psychiatric symptoms in patients. If the melanoma occurs in the spinal cord, it can easily lead to segmental sensory and motor disturbances and subarachnoid hemorrhage of the spinal cord. If patients suddenly experience disturbances in consciousness or vomiting, some may develop brain herniation, which is very dangerous. It is recommended that patients seek timely treatment.

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Melanoma is divided into several types.

Melanoma is a type of malignant tumor with a relatively high level of malignancy. The exact causes of melanoma are not very clear but may be related to multiple factors including genetics, irritation, viral infection, and immunity. Generally, there are four types of melanoma: nodular melanoma, superficial spreading melanoma, acral lentiginous melanoma, and lentigo maligna melanoma. Once melanoma occurs, it is crucial to seek prompt medical diagnosis and treatment.