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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and SLMA Dermatology Clinic is pleased to bring you complimentary skin cancer screenings. SLM A board certified dermatologists, Drs Alexis Duke and Mark Neal will perform exposed skin screenings on May 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the SLMA Dermatology Clinic on 12 Professional Drive Refreshments will be served.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and it is estimated that nearly 9.500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. In201B. approximately 9.300 deaths will Reattributed to melanoma but skin cancer, including melanoma, 1b highly treatable when detected early.
“Melanomas area type of cancer that most commonly occur in the skirt,” said Duke. “It develops in the cells that produce pigment in the skin, hair and eyes Approximately 90 percent of cases are believed to be connected to UV exposure. This exposure can coin? from natural sources, like sunlight, or artificial ones, like tanning beds.”
Although skin cancer can affect anyone of any age, males and people over the age of SO are at an increased risk. Other risk factors include smoking, having a family history of skin cancer, a high mole count, fair skin and significant exposure to sunlight or indoor tanning beds.
“Most skin cancers are curable if they are detected early enough, and that e why we encourage anyone who has these risk factors to receive a yearly skin screen.” said Dr. Mark Neal.
The most important preventative measure is protecting your skin from excessive UV exposure. Although other risk factors also contribute to your chances for developing skin cancer. UV exposure is the only one you can control and is thought to be the crucial factor in most cases of skin cancer. Dr. Duke recommends taking these steps to help protect your skin:
• Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to exposed akin throughout the year.
• Wear clothing that covers your skin.
• Wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Seek shade during periods when the sun is the most in-from 10a.m. to 4p.m.
• Be extra careful around water and sand which reflect the sun’s rays and increase your risk of sunburn.
• Avoid sunburns, particularly severe ones*
• Don’t use tanning beds or lie out in the sun to tan.
• Watch for medications that increase the skin’s sensitivity to sun. You should perform self-examinations monthly and see jour dermatologist once a year for a skin examination. When performing skin checks, it’s helpful to follow the ABCDE rules.
• Asymmetry – The two aides of the mole or spot don’t match
• Border-The edges are ragged, blurred, notched or irregular
• Color – The color isn’t uniform and may include more than one shade of brown or black or other colors like red, pink, blue or white
• Diameter – The mole or spot is larger than 1/4 inch across, about the width of a pencil eraser
• Evolving – The mole or spot changes in color, shape or size
If you notice anything unusual or concerning about a mole or other spot on your akin, talk to your doctor about it The ABCDE rule is a great way to help you notice unusual areas but not all melanomas fit the pattern, so it’s important to discuss anything you discover that concerns you with your dermatologist or primary care physician.
For more information and to register far the event, please call 905-968-1010.
