Skin problems are always concerned by everyone, espacial women because it directly affects aesthetic beauty. In particular, an extremely dangerous pathology – skin cancer is tending to increase. To gain more knowledge about skin cancer, Insmart invites readers to reffer Healthcare Newsletter of May

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Part 1. What is Skin Cancer? Causes of Skin Cancer

✦ What is Skin Cancer?

Skin cancer is a condition where the epidermal cells in the body grow abnormally and form tumors. These cancerous cells can spread to other areas and organs of the body, which is called metastasis. There are two main types of skin cancer:

– Melanoma skin cancer: high level of danger, rare.

– Non-melanoma skin cancer:  non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common form of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma.

✦ Causes of Skin Cancer:

Skin cancer is caused by multiple factors that accumulate over time. Some of the contributing factors include:

– UV rays: This is the main cause of 90% of skin cancer cases, especially for people who do not cover and protect their skin when exposed to sunlight.

– Skin damage: Areas of skin that have been burned, or have had prolonged inflammation or infection, or have been damaged by using low-quality cosmetics can develop squamous cell carcinoma. Some skin conditions can also be a predisposing factor for skin cancer such as actinic keratosis, chronic skin inflammation, immunodeficiency, and xeroderma pigmentosum.

– Artificial light: Stage lights, night lights, light from computer screens,…these are the “evil spirits” that contribute to the increased risk of developing skin cancer.

– Genetic factors: Skin cancer can also have a hereditary component, passed down through conditions such as xeroderma pigmentosum, nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome, Gardner syndrome, and Torre syndrome.

 

Part 2. Signs of skin cancer that should not be ignored

Skin cancer symptoms can be macroscopic, unlike most other cancers. Here are common signs of skin cancer that you need to watch out for:

✦ The skin is rough, palpable, rough and crusted

You must be vigilant if your skin is rough and scaly patches that are brown and gradually turn dark pink, In case these signs are located in the head, face, arms, then you should seek medical attention early.

✦ The skin has a round lump like a pearl, translucent like wax

You are also at risk of skin cancer if a round nodule is found on the body with the following characteristics: slightly soft with a round shape like a pearl, translucent, slightly with a waxy gloss, easily confused with acne but in the middle concave and without nucleus.

✦ Beware of signs of skin cancer such as yellow, hard acne

A rare type of skin cancer called sebaceous adenocarcinoma is usually characterized by hard blisters that are yellow. Pimples in this form can appear in many different places on the body such as the head, neck, torso or around the genitals.

✦ Small lumps that are red like fresh flesh or bruised purple

A small lump with the following features is most likely a sign of skin cancer such as crimson, blue, purple or fresh flesh-red color, which looks like a small, concave boil right in the center.

 

Part 3. Prevention of skin cancer

Here are effective methods of preventing skin cancer that you should apply to protect yourself and your family from the risk of disease.

✦ Avoid direct exposure to the sun at high intensity

If you do not want to get skin cancer, you need to avoid exposure to the sun at high intensity between 10am and 4pm.

✦ Use sunscreen and apply cream regularly

Although sunscreen can’t block all harmful ultraviolet radiation, but it helps reduce damage to the skin. It is recommended to use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. If you go swimming or outdoor activities for too long, you should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or 50 to increase the protection.

✦ Wear sunscreen clothing, use protective gear

It is recommended to regularly use a combination of both clothing and protective clothing such as wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, clothing that covers limbs, … to shield the entire body, ensuring absolute skin protection.

✦ Limit exposure to toxic chemicals

Toxic chemicals can be present in detergent products that we use in our daily lives or in the occupational fields we are working in. When forced to work or exposed to toxic chemicals, you need to use protective equipment such as gloves, boots, masks, … In addition, you also need to avoid abusing chemicals that act directly on the skin such as cosmetics, nail polish, …

✦ Regular skin exams

Skin cancer can develop from moles, long-healing sores on the skin, or from pimples. Therefore, you have to regularly check your skin at home and immediately go to medical facilities if there are abnormal signs to be examined by a doctor.

 

Reference: hellobacsi.com & benhvienthucuc.vn

 

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With over 10 years of experience in working with medical providers and affiliated networks in many provinces, Insmart has been providing the most professional, practical and preeminent Management and Organization solutions of Health check-up for partners and businesses. Through this service, we provide professional health screening programs, which help to save human resources in accounting costs process with medical providers, acquire the most favorable price for medical examination and treatment services, enhance employee’s experiences about company compensation and benefits.

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