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Skin Moles
Moles

Skin moles

The majority of the population in the world has them: moles. Skin moles are therefore not dangerous by itself, but that could change over time. As moles remain a mystery to most of us, and we get a lot of questions about them, we take a closer look to this phenomenon that appears on our body. Some moles are there when we are born while others will appear later in life: does this make a difference in regards to risk? Let’s take a look.

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White spots on skin
Skin spots

White spots on skin

The appearance of white spots on skin indication a loss of pigmentation, which can be the result of a number of skin conditions. The prime concern for the majority of sufferers is the aesthetics of this condition because cosmetically, white spots on skin can be a very obvious condition. However, it is vital to understand whether such changes are symptoms of an underlying or serious skin complaint. Recognising any changes in your skin is key to minimising the risk of skin cancer and other related serious complaints.

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what is melanoma
Melanoma

What does a melanoma look like?

Most of us who spent a childhood in the sun will be aware that those benign moles we have on our skin may, one day, transform into cancerous melanomas. But what should we be on the lookout for and how can we tell when a mole is actually dangerous? In other words, what does a melanoma look like and how can we work out when a visit to the doctor is needed?

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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC): What to know

When looking for skin cancer symptoms during a regular skin check, things can get overwhelming. This is because there are so many different types of skin cancer, meaning there is a long list of possible symptoms of skin cancer. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but there are a number of non-melanoma skin cancers. But what are the other forms? What is Basal Cell Carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer?

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Early melanoma detection

Early melanoma detection means that it is almost always curable using surgery.

Prognosis improves the earlier melanoma detection occurs. This means that if you check your moles regularly and go to the doctor or dermatologist as soon as you notice any changes, you will be able to spot and get rid of melanoma quickly.

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Skin Cancer Moles
Skin cancer

Skin Cancer Moles: what they are and how to identify them

Also known as beauty spots or blemishes, moles come in all shapes and sizes and can often be distinguishing features on our bodies. Do you know the difference between a harmless mole and a mole that should concern you? Learn how to identify safe and suspicious moles with this quick guide about skin cancer moles.

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Skin cancer symptoms

Early skin cancer symptoms

The importance of catching early skin cancer symptoms is not to be misunderstood: with early detection the chances of recovery are much higher. In fact, a recent study by Euromelanoma states that melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer) deaths could be reduced by 54% if detected early: these people could have been treated.

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Skin lesions

Skin lesions pictures

There are various types of skin lesions. While some may pose a threat, others are harmless. They can be hard to identify. A simple first step is to compare a skin lesion you worry about with skin lesions pictures. Remember that if you don’t feel comfortable about a particular skin spot, you should visit your doctor. View our overview of skin lesions pictures.

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Malignant melanoma symptoms
Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma symptoms

Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop from abnormal moles. Malignant melanoma symptoms have been closely linked to sun exposure and those who are diagnosed with this form of cancer are often people who have damaged the skin through excessive or unprotected exposure to the sun.

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Skin cancer symptoms pictures
Skin cancer symptoms

Skin cancer symptoms pictures

Being able to quickly recognize changes in your skin can be key to identifying potential skin issues. Skin cancer pictures can help with this. It is imperative that each person fully knows their own skin fully in order to monitor changes such as growths or moles or new lumps as these can be indications of poor skin health, melanoma or skin cancer.

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