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The face of malignant melanoma is changing. The incidence is rising, and the disease is tending to affect a younger age group. Publicity about the disease is intense, and the trend is towards earlier diagnosis. Early diagnosis is essential, as the only effective treatment remains surgical excision, which is curative for thin lesions.
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