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Detecting skin cancer
Detecting skin cancer The JAMA Patient Page is a public service of JAMA and the AMA. The information and recommendations appearing on this page are appropriate in … most instances; but they are not a substitute for medical diagnosis. For specific information concerning your personal medical condition, JAMA and AMA suggest that you consult your physician. This page may be reproduced noncommercially by physicians and other health care professionals to share with patients.
TYPES OF SKIN CANCER: • Basal cell carcinoma - Small, fleshy bumps or lumps on the head, neck, and hands. Named for the lowest layer of the epidermis (top layer of skin) where the cancer originates. The most common skin cancer that rarely metastasizes (spreads) but can extend below the skin to the bone. • Malignant melanoma - Usually grows from an existing mole, which may enlarge, become lumpy, bleed, change color, develop a spreading black edge, turn into a scab, or begin to itch. The most aggressive type of skin cancer that causes the most deaths. Originates in the melanocytes (the cells that produce the skin coloring or pigment known as melanin ). • Squamous cell carcinoma - Lumps of tissue or red, scaly patches usually found on the rim of the ear, the face, lips, and mouth. Originates in the higher levels of the epidermis. It’s the second most common skin cancer, and unlike basal cell carcinoma, it can spread.
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2 Responses to “Detecting skin cancer”.
Bob Marley died of Melanoma right ?’:~
Sunblocks can also reduce the incidence of skin cancer by preventing UV to harm your skin.–,
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