Sole Searching for Melanoma (IMAGE) Rush University Medical Center Caption Half of all melanomas in non-whites occur on the soles of the feet, palms of the hands, nailbeds and other areas that are not exposed to the sun. Credit Getty Images Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.