Skin Cancer Skin Cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers. It is estimated that more than one million Americans develop skin cancer every year. Over exposure to the sunlight including tanning is the main cause of skin cancer especially when it results in sunburn and blistering. Fair-skinned people who sunburn easily are at particular high risk for skin cancer. The most effective preventive method is sun avoidance.
Early detection is the surest way to a cure.
If any growth, mole, sore, or skin discoloration appears suddenly or begins to change, see Dr. Baral. Already mentioned, are actinic keratoses mostly found on the face, lower arms, and the backs of the hands of mostly faired-skinned individuals who have had significant sun exposure. Small fleshy bumbs and nodules most often found on the head, neck and hands may be basal cell carcinoma, another form of skin cancer. These tumors do not grow quickly and left untreated, they bleed, crust over, heal, and then the cycle begins again. Red scaly patches or bumps can be indications of Squamous Cell Carcinoma.