Check for Melanoma ABCDE Before Visiting Your Dermatologist
by Merle Bari MD DermatologySkin, the largest ever organ in our body, is often a host to multiple unhealthy exposures. From sunlight and UV rays to dust and pollution- your skin has endured it all. Needless to say, these repeated exposures owing to our monotonous everyday routine comes with its own set of repercussions. However, that doesn’t stop us from passing off skin issues as minor hiccups. Have you ever noticed how we are seldom bothered by a small bump or a patch of discoloration in the skin?
Don’t ignore the underlying signs
You can either blame it on the sun or lack of adequate self-care, but damaged. Withering skin often points towards a hidden disorder- a clear sign that many people choose to ignore. So, what is the worst-case scenario if you ignore a tan-patch or red bumps in your skin? Skin Cancer is the answer.
Skin cancer dermatologists have revealed how it all starts with a simple dot in the skin, maybe a mindless zit- and then it grows and the lack of proper treatment of Skin Cancer in Roxborough its growth further. By the time you show up at your dermatologist’s clinic, it’s already a little too late.
This is more common in cases of Melanoma, a type of cancer that develops in the cells that are primarily responsible for pigment creation. While other symptoms of cancer can be in the form of additional growth, painful boils and blisters, and more- this particular skin cancer type can be a bit hard to determine.
The ABCDE of Melanoma
Melanoma is all about skin pigmentation disorderly. This means you could be looking at a spec of discoloration one day, and the next time you see, it has expanded into a blob. Dermatologists have hence traced an ABCDE pattern for patients to keep themselves aware of Melanoma’s presence.
A for asymmetry which means sudden moles or warts appearing in the skin, usually of an irregular shape
B for the border which means the moles would probably come with a ragged or uneven border if it’s caused by melanoma
C for color, which talks about the color of the mole. The usual shade is brown, but a melanoma mole would often be purple, red, black, or pink
D for diameter which means any mole larger than 6mm in diameter is something you should be worried about
E for evolving, which means melanoma- inspired moles or discolored patches in the skin may expand and grow with time.
The Right Action at the Right Time
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