Signs And Symptoms Of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers and yet is the most preventable of all cancers. It can hit anyone and builds upon childhood. More than half of all the sun exposure someone has in their lifetime is typically done before 20 years of age.
Therefore, it is so significant to learn the signs of skin cancer early and start excellent sun protection habits early in life. Sunscreen of 15 spf or higher should be used at all times, generous reapplications of the sunscreen is important, wearing a hat and sunglasses can help, but avoiding the sun from 10 am to 4 pm is best.
Skin cancer can grow slow-paced or rapidly, so premature detection is key. A family history can indicate if someone is more prone to the most serious form of skin cancer called Melanoma. This form can be life threatening if not treated early. Non-melanoma skin cancer is less dangerous but still can be avoided. Someone can also get skin cancer if they are exposed to coal tar, pitch, creosote, or arsenic compounds and radium. Existing moles should be closely watched for changes in size and color. New growths that are darkly pigmented, have a bump or nodule, have oozing, bleeding or scaling should be looked at immediately by a doctor.
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