2024-05-08 04:51:50
skin cancer
skin cancer It is caused by skin cells that separate and grow abnormally from skin cells. cancer cells have become important risk factors such as exposure to sunlight, genetics, chronic wounds that do not heal on the skin, or a mole that has increased in size. Color and shape vary
Types of skin cancer
Skin cancer can be divided into 2 types:
Skin cancer that arises from skin cells Divided into 2 types as follows:
A type of basal cell carcinoma Skin cancer is the first and most common type of skin cancer. causes abnormalities of the basal cell layer It is found in areas of skin exposed to sunlight for a long time. or have you ever had sunburned skin This type of cancer The prognosis is quite good and it progresses slowly.
squamous cell carcinoma Skin cancer is the 2nd most common type of skin cancer. causes general skin abnormalities If left untreated or untreated, there is a chance of it spreading to other nearby organs.
Melanoma skin cancer (melanoma)
A less common but more serious skin cancer. Abnormalities of cells that produce melanin Exposure to the sun’s UV rays or having a sunburn Have a family history of this type of cancer A mole that gets bigger and changes shape, you need to be careful and get checked out fast.
Risk factors for skin cancer Warning signs to watch out for
-Exposure to the sun for a long time, for example working outdoors or basking in the sun
-White skin or white skin
-There is a family history of skin cancer.
-Exposure to arsenic
-Irradiated skin
-There are a lot of moles or flecks.
-Smoking regularly
-Chronic wounds that have not healed in the skin area for more than 3 months
– immune deficiency
Opinions on skin cancer
-There are bumps or lumps.
– The skin breaks into wounds, scabs, and bleeds In some cases, there may also be pain.
-Moles grow faster than usual. There are a variety of colors. The shape changes asymmetrically, size more than 6 millimeters.
-There is a chronic rash that develops and cannot be cured.
Can the color of your nails tell you that you have skin cancer?
Colored stripes on the nails can be caused by many reasons, such as injury to the base of the nail from manicures, peeling, radiation therapy, and fungal infections of the nails. Getting certain medicines Or it can also be a warning sign of melanoma in the nail area. You can observe the color of the nails as follows.
-There are dark brown or black stripes on nails.
-The color strip is wider than 3 millimeters.
-The color band has blurred boundaries.
– There are a variety of colors.
-Color strip extending into the base of the nail
How to treat
To treat skin cancer, doctors must first determine the type of cancer that is occurring. Because the treatment is different. Looking at the whole picture, the best treatment for cancer is surgery to remove all the cancer. The patient has a 90-99 percent chance of cure and has minimal recurrence.
But in some patients who cannot undergo surgery or are at high risk for surgery, doctors will consider additional treatment approaches such as scraping and electrolysis. Spraying with liquid nitrogen Immune-boosting medication or using a laser to destroy it But with non-surgical treatment, there is a greater chance of cancer reoccurring.
Skin cancer is curable if caught early and treated quickly. If the patient has a raised bump Have a skin wound for a long time or have a mole that grows quickly, you should see a doctor immediately for a diagnosis. It should not be allowed to spread and interfere with treatment.
Professor Dr. Theeraphong Rattananukrom
Department of Dermatology Department of Internal Medicine
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University
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