Monday, March 31, 2008
Sign Of Skin Cancer
People are becoming more aware of the dangers of skin cancer. There are large public awareness campaigns on television and radio mainly aimed at teaching people prevention techniques rather than treatment or diagnosis of skin cancer. It is sensible to heed this advice because preventing skin cancer is a better long term solution than treatment or cure. However, part of skin cancer prevention is to examine the body from time to time for any sign of skin cancer. This article will cover some of the common signs to look out for.
It is important to examine your body from time to time. Pay special attention to areas that are exposed to sunlight regularly. This means the face, neck, arms and legs. Look at other parts of the body in the mirror. If you work outdoors, have sensitive skin or were burned by the sun often in childhood then you should be extra vigilant.
You will never be able to conclusively diagnose skin cancer but you may be able to raise concerns that can then be followed up by a visit to a skin specialist or your local doctor. Here are a few things to look out for.
First up, always look for new moles or moles that are growing larger or darker than they previously were. This is usually a sign that you may have a case of malignant melanoma developing, as this type of skin cancer usually takes the form of a common mole before it turns into something more serious.
Another warning sign that you should be aware of is the development of any open wounds on your body in places where you have become sunburn or places that may have experienced a lot of sun over the years. These sores may bleed or be filled with pus at times. They will have irregular edges which may mean that the cancerous cells are spreading. This is a bad sign and should be followed up by a visit to the doctor.
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