Tag: Melanoma
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Who is most at risk for melanoma?
In short, people of any age, race, and gender can get melanoma. But of course, there are people that fall into the high risk for melanoma category, which we will explain in more detail below.
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Dealing with depression from melanoma diagnosis
Many of our users perform self-checks to exclude any possible depression from melanoma. But in some cases, high-risk signs are spotted and people are urged to go and see a doctor for a closer look. This could lead to a melanoma skin cancer diagnosis, which of course is very serious.
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Melanoma Monday – this is why you should care
The 1st of May is Melanoma Monday and kicks off the start of Skin Cancer Detection & Awareness Month.
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Melanoma that looks like a pimple
Melanomas come in many shapes and forms. It can often be difficult to distinguish them from your average mole or blemish. In some cases, a type of melanoma called nodular melanoma can even look frighteningly similar to a pimple. So how do you tell the difference? Read the warning signs to watch out for below.
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Why melanoma skin cancer is increasing and what we can do
The global incidence of melanoma is increasing. According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the incidence of malignant melanoma skin cancer in most developed countries has risen faster than any other cancer type since the mid-1950s. This increase is especially noticeable when looking at statistics from the US and UK.
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What is melanoma in situ?
Melanoma begins in melanocyte cells found in the innermost layer of the epidermis. It occurs when those cells behave abnormally, clustering together, growing excessively and taking over surrounding tissues. Melanomas can develop from existing moles or skin growths. More commonly, they will start as a new growth that can be classified as melanoma in situ.
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Melanoma: when to see a doctor
A Doctor for Melanoma? You may often ask yourself when to see a doctor. The short answer is any time you notice a changing or suspicious mole or spot on your body as this is typically the first sign of melanoma. So when to see a doctor?
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When melanoma comes back
Melanoma recurrence is when melanoma returns after treatment. It can happen that melanoma comes back at the original site of the primary melanoma, in the skin and tissue area around the original site, in the lymph nodes or in other places in the body such as internal organs.
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Dermatology: the complete story
If your doctor has sent you for an investigation by a dermatologist due to concerns they may have regarding your skin, you may feel a little worried about what this could mean. Dermatology is a complicated and important specialism and considering that the skin is the largest organ in the body, it is wise to…
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What melanoma looks like
Over the past three decades, melanoma rates have steadily increased and continue to rise. Therefore it’s important to know what melanoma looks like
