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What is Skin Cancer?

The abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. There are three major types of skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma.

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  • A new spot on the skin or.
  • A change in the size, shape or color of an existing spot.
  • A spot that is itchy or painful.
  • A non-healing sore that bleeds or develops a crust.
  • A red- or skin-colored shiny bump on the top of the skin.
  • A red rough or scaly spot that you can feel.

Scarring and disfigurement may occur due to the growth of skin cancer and/or due to treatments to remove it. When skin cancers are discovered early, these complications are uncommon, but cancers that have been present for some time may invade deeper into the tissues, damaging nerves or muscles.

Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays. To lower your risk of getting skin cancer, you can protect your skin from UV rays from the sun and from artificial sources like tanning beds and sunlamps. What Screening Tests Are There?

  • Stay out of the sun as much as possible between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Cover up with long sleeves, long pants or a long skirt, a hat, and sunglasses.
  • Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.
  • Don't use indoor tanning machines.
  • Check your skin for changes regularly.
  • Blue or green eyes.
  • Blond or red hair.
  • Certain types and a large number of moles.
  • A family history of skin cancer.
  • A personal history of skin cancer.
  • Older age.
  • Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • Radiation therapy.
  • Curettage and electrodesiccation.
  • Cryosurgery.
  • Photodynamic therapy.
  • Topical chemotherapy.
  • Topical immunotherapy (imiquimod).
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

  • Simple excision.
  • Mohs micrographic surgery.
  • Radiation therapy.
  • Curettage and electrodesiccation.
  • Cryosurgery.
  • Photodynamic therapy.
  • Topical chemotherapy.
  • Topical immunotherapy (imiquimod).

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