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Melanoma can start anywhere there are pigment cells (melanocytes). Most commonly, it starts in the skin—called cutaneous melanoma. Because melanocytes are also located in the eye, spinal cord, and brain, melanomas can also develop in these areas. Melanomas that do not start in the skin are rare.
