4. Back and Legs
There are common areas of the skin for melanoma to develop. For men, melanoma is more likely to develop on the back. The trunk is also a common area for melanoma to develop on men. Women are more likely to develop skin cancer on their legs and on their calves.
Men need to take care to look over their backs and their trunks for any new spots to appear. If you are male and currently have moles on your trunk and back, it is important to monitor them closely. You also need to look for new spots to appear in these areas.
For women, closely monitoring your legs is important. Both men and women should monitor their faces closely as skin cancer will often appear on the nose and other areas of the face as well. Closely monitoring all areas of your skin is important in preventing the spread of skin cancer.