Our skin is host to a thriving community of bacteria, some of which help to restore and protect our epidermis. The hunt is ...

the surgeon removes the skin cancer growth and then removes layers of skin, examining each one under a microscope, to ensure ...

It also tells you whether the top layer of the melanoma looks broken (ulcerated) when looked at under a microscope. Knowing this helps your doctor decide which treatment you need. Surgery is the main ...