Skin Cancer Warning Signs
May 30th, 2009 by Matt Hellstrom
You need to know some warning signs that will allow you to detect early-stage skin cancers. You should be aware of any bodily changes that occur, especially if your moles and other skin discolorations begin to change. By paying close attention to any changes affecting your body, you increase your chances of early, accurate detection and successful treatment.
If you notice a growth on your skin that looks translucent, tan, pearly, brown, black, or multicolored, or has suddenly changed in appearance or size, you must immediately contact a doctor. This is a possible skin cancer warning sign that should not be ignored. If it turns out to be cancer, treatment can commence immediately and increase your chances of eradicating the cancer.
If you notice signs of skin cancer immediately contact a physician in order to treat the condition in its earliest stages. During a self examination you should focus on areas of your skin such as moles that have been present for a long time. A warning sign of skin cancer is change in color or shape of moles and pigmentation. You should always consult a physician before self-diagnosing skin cancer.
Keep an eye on wounds or cuts that will not heal. This is one of the early warning signs of cancer that should be watched. You most likely notice if you have a cut on your skin that is just not healing. Have your doctor take a look and if they feel there is a reason they will test for skin cancer.
Being aware of the signs of skin cancer is your responsibility and only you can monitor your own health. To ensure that you fight the battle against skin cancer, do everything you can to protect yourself including consulting a doctor and using sunscreen when outdoors.
Stay out of the sun during the sun’s strongest times between the hours of ten AM and three PM. This is the period when the most harm can be done if you are exposed to the sun without any protection.
To prevent skin cancer you should take the time to recognize the warning signs and wear sunblock. You should always be aware of any abnormal physical changes in your health to increase prevention of possible serious conditions.
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