{"id":8764,"date":"2020-10-05T17:16:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T15:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dermacompetencecenter.com\/?page_id=8764"},"modified":"2023-11-20T10:10:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T09:10:22","slug":"skin-cancer-appearance-recognition-symptoms-prevention-treatment-aftercare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dermacompetencecenter.com\/en\/medical-treatments\/skin-cancer-appearance-recognition-symptoms-prevention-treatment-aftercare\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin cancer \u2013 Appearance, Recognition, Symptoms, Prevention, Treatment, Aftercare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

<\/b>Introduction<\/span><\/b><\/h4><\/div>\n\n

There are various kinds of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common and frequently appear on parts of the body which are exposed to the sun for example, the head, face, nose, shoulders and the back of hands. Melanoma is a skin cancer that can appear anywhere on the body and is a very aggressive. Since skin cancer rarely shows symptoms, early detection by a dermatologist is the best prerequisite for a full recovery. An existing skin cancer can usually, but not always, be treated with various therapies. Once the skin cancer has healed, patients should have regular checkups with a dermatologist. <\/p>\n

<\/b>TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/span><\/b><\/h4><\/div>\n\n
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  1. What is skin cancer?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How can you recognize skin cancer?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. What kinds of skin cancer are there?<\/a>\n
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    1. Basal cell carcinoma in the lowest part of the epidermis and squamous cell carcinoma in the outer most layer of the epidermis.<\/a>:<\/li>\n
    2. Melanoma skin cancer, in the melanin producing cells.<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Rare skin cancers<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. What is skin cancer screening?<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. What is skin cancer after-care?<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. How is skin cancer treated?<\/a>\n
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      1. Skin surgery: removal by excision<\/a><\/li>\n
      2. Photodynamic Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n
      3. Cryotherapy (freezing)<\/a><\/li>\n
      4. Topical cancer treatment creams<\/a><\/li>\n
      5. Additional Therapy Possibilities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      6. Overview of different kinds of skin cancer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/span>\n\n
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        <\/b>1. What is skin cancer?<\/span><\/b><\/h2><\/div>\n\n

        Generally, skin lesions (growths on the surface or beneath the skin) can be harmless but, they can also be dangerous and life threatening. <\/p>\n

        Dangerous skin lesions are categorized as skin cancer and primarily refer to malignant melanomas. Depending on the degenerative cell type, dermatologists can differentiate between the cancer types. <\/p>\n

        Diagnosed cases of skin cancer are continuously increasing. In fact, Switzerland has the highest rate in comparison to other countries in Europe.<\/p>\n

        The indications of the individual types of cancer are very different as is their appearance.<\/p>\n

        Harmless skin lesions, for example birthmarks (pigmented connective tissue) or age warts (seborrheic keratoses) can be left alone or removed with a laser.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/span>\n\n

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        <\/b>2. How can you recognize skin cancer?<\/span><\/b><\/h2><\/div>\n\n
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        Usually the patient themselves or family relation notices a change in the skin or a change in a birthmark. Skin cancer rarely shows symptoms. Noticeable large skin defects, sores and spontaneous bleeding first occur in the advanced stages. Dermatologist use a dermatoscope<\/strong> to examine suspicious skin lesions.<\/p>\n

        This is a special illuminated microscope that dermatologists use to examine the skin\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t

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