Where on the body do people usually get melanoma?
Melanoma can occur anywhere on the skin. When it’s on the skin, it’s called cutaneous melanoma. Men usually get it on the front and back part of the body between the shoulders and the hips, called the trunk. They may also get it on their head or neck. Women usually get it on their arms and lower legs. Sometimes, melanoma may occur on areas of the skin that never are exposed to sunlight, such as the soles of the feet, mouth, or sinuses. Another unusual place for melanoma is under the nail beds of fingers and toes.
