Articles of category "Skin cancer"

The skin is the largest organ of the body and certainly the most visible. Dermatology (from Greek ''derma,'' "skin") is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases. The recent trend is to club dermatology with cosmetology. This incorporates the use of LASERS and other light sources to enhance one's looks. There are many types of skin diseases, and amidst them there are a lot of tumours. Some of them are harmless and need no treatment, some are cancerous and must be removed early. For this reason they recommend to visit your doctor at least once a year, and conduct a self-exam about every 3 months.

The key to fighting skin cancer is early detection of skin cancer symptoms. Dermatologists recommend having your moles checked annually by a doctor as well as conducting a monthly self-exam. If you notice any new developments or changes in the size, shape or colour of moles, freckles, skin tags, brown spots, bumps or nodules on your body, see your doctor right away to make sure it's nothing serious.