Dr. Shane Chapman, MD discusses Skin Cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
Basal cell carcinoma is not only the most common type of skin cancer, it is also the most common malignancy in humans. Like melanoma, it is more common in fair skin types, but unlike melanoma, it rarely metastasizes.

The most common presenting complaint is a bleeding or scabbing sore that heals and recurs.

Basal cell carcinomas tend to occur on the sun exposed areas of the head and neck, including the nose, ears and scalp. Rarely, a basal cell carcinoma will occur within a scar or other areas of trauma. Unfortunately, in the past there was a tendency to regard BCC as nonmalignant because the tumor rarely metastasizes. BCC advances by direct extension and destroys normal tissue. Left untreated or inadequately treated, the cancer can destroy the whole side of the face or penetrate subcutaneous tissue into the bone and brain. BCC occurs in many different clinical forms.

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Board Certified Dermatologist Kenneth Mark discusses the Mohs method of skin cancer surgery. Dr Mark describes the procedure in detail for treating basil and squamous cell carcinomas using the Mohs surgical method. This specialized surgery performed under local anesthesia by Dr Mark assures the patient the highest recovery rate and the most cosmetically pleasing results.

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Dr. Shane Chapman, MD discusses Skin Cancer Squamous Cell Carcinoma Appearance. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
SCCs arising from actinic keratoses may have a thick, adherent scale. The tumor is soft and freely movable and may have a red, inflamed base. These lesions are most frequently observed on the

bald scalp, forehead and backs of the hands. Cutaneous horns may begin as actinic keratoses and degenerate into SCC.

SCCs originating on the lip or from apparently normal skin are

aggressive and metastasize to the regional lymph nodes and beyond.

Those SCCs beginning in actinically damaged skin, but not from actinic keratoses, appear as firm, movable, elevated masses

with a sharply defined border and little surface scale.

The potential for SCCs to metastasize is related to the size, location, degree of differentiation, histologic evidence of perineural

involvement, immunologic status and depth of invasion. SCCs that arise in actinically damaged skin were previously thought to have a minimal potential for metastasis; however, such lesions

may be aggressive. SCC first metastasizes to regional lymph nodes in the majority of cases.

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Dr. Shane Chapman, MD discusses Skin Cancer Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma. See more at http://www.dermnet.com PLEASE RATE AND COMMENT!!!
Nodular BCC is the most common form. The lesion begins as a pearly white or pink, dome-shaped papule resembling a molluscum contagiosum or dermal nevus. The mass extends peripherally. The lesion may remain flat. Traction on the surrounding skin accentuates the pearly border. Telangiectatic vessels become prominent and easily recognizable through the thin epidermis as the lesion enlarges. The growth pattern is irregular, forming an oval mass and the surface may become multilobular. The center frequently ulcerates and bleeds and subsequently accumulates crust and scale. Ulcerated BCCs were formerly designated rodent ulcers.

Ulcerated areas heal with scarring, and patients often assume their conditions are improving. This cycle of growth, ulceration, and healing continues as the mass extends peripherally and deeper. Masses of enormous size may be attained.

BCCs may present as nonhealing leg ulcers. Biopsy specimens should be taken of leg ulcers that do not respond to treatment. The tissue mass of a nodular BCC has a distinctive consistency that can be appreciated during curettage or biopsy. It has poor cohesive forces and collapses or breaks down when manipulated with a curette. This is an important diagnostic feature that supports the clinical impression during the biopsy procedure.

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Dark Side of Tanning campaign

There is nothing healthy about a TAN

Australia has the highest skin cancer rate of any country in the world

Protect yourself in five ways from skin cancer:

1. Put on a broad-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears
2. Wear sun protective clothing that covers as much of your body as possible
3. Seek shade
4. Wear wrap-around sunglasses
5. Apply SPF30+ broad spectrum water resistant sunscreen liberally to clean, dry skin, at least 20 minutes before being exposed to the sun, and reapply at least every two hours when outdoors

My OWN quote… “research the Suntan lotions before you buy it as there are bad toxins in many of them so buy a Sunscreen that is healthy for your skin and NOT toxic”

Always prepare for exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun when going outdoors, even for a brief period of time, by undertaking multiple sun protective behaviours.

Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.

Sunscreen is not adequate protection on its own and should not be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.

Sunbeds and solaria also emit ultraviolet radiation, so be aware of the risks ociated with tanning.

Wee still need to get a small amount of sun for the Vitamin D but cover up Avoid going outdoors unprotected between 10am 3pm when ultraviolet radiation is the strongest.

Video credits to website http://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunsafety/campaigns/darkside_tanning.asp
also see….

http://www.skincancer.gov.au/internet/skincancer/publishing.nsf/Content/materials-1

http://www.skincancer.gov.au/internet/skincancer/publishing.nsf/Content/how-1

Click on the links

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