Skin Tumor or cancer has become so common that almost one out of five people evolve skin cancer or tumor. Various treatments for skin cancer are conducted to cure the issue. For that, a medical consultation with dermatologists is mandatory. Even plastic and cosmetic surgeons are also able to solve this serious issue related to the skin.
How do skin cancers evolve?
To explain in the simplest way, it can be said that skin cancers occur when the skin cells grow or even multiply rapidly and uncontrollably. In general, new skin cells form at the time when the existing cells grow older, damage, or even die. This is the basic process of cells formation. But, when this process does not work properly, it results in the rapid growth of cells. Now, the outcome can either be cancerous (if it spreads to the nearby tissues and eventually damages others), or be non-cancerous (that does not spread and harm other tissues).
What are the common areas for skin cancer?
Skin cancer is common in the sun (UV-ray) exposed areas, including your face, ears, arms, shoulders, legs, etc. Besides, there are also some possibilities to develop skin cancer in the less exposed areas of skin, including, palms of hands, toes, fingernails, etc.
What are the types of skin cancer?
There are different types of skin cancers. Among them, 3 types are very much common these days- Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma.
What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
Evaluating the commonness of skin cancer in this generation, renowned dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons suggest everyone examine their skin from top to bottom at least once a month. Here are some of the symptoms of skin cancer:
- A new and abnormal growth on the skin
- Existing moles to grow all of a sudden
- Any significant change in moles
- Unusual itching and spontaneous bleeding tendency that does not recover easily
- Any pink or brown patch on the skin
How is skin cancer treated?
At first, your doctor or surgeon looks for any change or abnormality on your skin. If any suspicious-looking skin gets to see, a sample of that skin is sent to the lab for further testing. After seeing the test report, your doctor or surgeon will tell you whether it is skin cancer and also determine what type of treatment your skin needs to be cured.
Yet, among all these, the good note is if skin cancer is identified and treated timely, most people get cured of it. This is why it is very much necessary to keep eye on the symptoms of skin cancers and accordingly talk to the healthcare provider if anyone senses any signs of skin cancer.