Charming mole or skin cancer

moles (mole, nevus) Caused by melanin, the body’s cells collect in the same area until it is seen as a dark color. It can be brown or black, and it can be smooth or convex. Birthmarks are both present at birth. o born after that may be subject to change O darker or lighter, larger or faded.

If there are 100 or more moles It is 7 times more likely to develop skin cancer than the normal population.

who are at risk for skin cancer

• people with fair skin or are very sensitive to sunlight
• many moles
• Large in congenital
• have abnormal moles or have changed
• Excessive exposure to sunlight in childhood or adolescence
• have a family history of skin cancer
• It must be exposed to sunlight regularly.
• have a history of skin cancer
• received some type of immunosuppressant

There are many types of skin cancer. But the most serious type is melanoma, which affects more than two hundred thousand people worldwide. and up to fifty thousand deaths a year Males are more likely than females.

Melanoma (melanoma) is caused by abnormalities in the skin’s pigment cells or melanocytes, which is the most common cause. Excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays Early detection and early treatment of this type of skin cancer increases the chances of survival from this cancer by 99%.

The characteristics that are easily observable are

• A – Asymmetry Moles are generally round in size. asymmetrical mole There is a high probability of becoming cancerous.
• B – Boundary border: the extent of the mole that is likely to become cancerous is often delimited in an irregular way. or unclear
• C – Color In general, a mole should be the same color. If the color of the mole is uneven Or there are many colors in one tablet should be careful.
• D – Diameter size If the mole is more than 6 millimeters in diameter, it could be skin cancer.
• E – Evolving changes If the mole has clearly changed or too fast, such as color, size, shape, unusually rapid growth, scabs or bleeding Be careful and consult a doctor.

If skin cancer is suspected, it should be sliced ​​or cut for biopsy. Do not do the laser.But if the mole is examined, it has no features that could be suspected of skin cancer. it can be removed with the laser

There are two methods of removing moles, laser and excision. depending on the depth of the mole and at the discretion of the treating physician All methods of removing moles can cause scarring. But getting rid of moles by a qualified doctor reduces the risk of permanent scarring. or keloid scars

A diagnosis of skin cancer can be made after a doctor takes a biopsy of the suspect mole for pathological examination. A dermoscope is now used for early skin cancer screening, including mapping of the moles, which is a head-to-toe photograph with a PHOTOfinder to closely monitor the appearance of the moles. And it will repeat itself every year. Thus, it can detect the emergence of new moles.

The best treatment for skin cancer is surgery to remove the entire skin cancer area.A method of scraping can be used in conjunction with electrocution. or liquid nitrogen.But if the lesion is large, chemotherapy is required. or irradiation with

• should avoid strong sunlight especially between 10am and 3pm
• Regularly use a sunscreen with SPF15 or higher.
• If you need to go out in the sun you should wear protective clothing
• avoid sunbathing or using a tanning machine
• If you have moles, spots, warts, or birthmarks, you should be observed and consulted by a doctor.
• If there is a chronic wound OR wounds that do not heal within 2 weeks should see a doctor.

Some moles can turn into skin cancer. Always observe any changes and consult a doctor as soon as possible. diagnose and treat early This can greatly reduce the risk of death.