Acral melanoma(AM)is a subtype of melanoma that primarily affects the palms,soles,and nail apparatus.Studies have revealed that AM accounts for approximately 2-3％of all melanoma cases but it exhibits variations in prevalence among different populations.It is rare in Caucasians and more frequently diagnosed in Hispanic,African and Asian individuals.Because of the challenging nature of disease diagnosis and lack of awareness in early stages,AM patients are often diagnosed at a later stage.Thus,understanding of the updates for early diagnosis of AM is of utmost importance.Compared to other subtypes of cutaneous melanoma,AM has a poorer prognosis,and therefore,early recognition of this disease can also contribute to the development of treatment strategies.This comprehensive review summarizes the epidemiological characteristics and clinical,dermoscopic,and histopathological features of AM,and optimizes strategies for early detection of AM to improve patient's outcome.
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