I'm worried i have skin cancer.?
Hello, I think most of this can be explained on a simple basis, - The removal operation left a tiny fragment of the first mole behind, and it recurred from that; this would not be cancerous spread, just left-behind spread. The first mole was benign and harmless. You never had Scabies, instead you had and have "atopic" or hyper-sensitivity eczema. Scabies without any involvement of the hands, and without any severe night-time itching, is unusual. Your atopic eczema, or your scratching, has depressed the brown-pigment cells on your cheek. There is no treatment at this stage. The mole on your nose is benign and harmless, - it just needs keeping an eye on. The new arm-moles are benign and harmless, but need an eye keeping on them. You will need to keep using skin-creams for a few years yet, on and off, until your skin hyper-sensitivity goes away on its own. I don't recommend (as RedAngel does), that you have batteries of gluten tests. A simple full blood count (FBC) and thyroid function tests, should be enough. Dermatitis herpetiformis, which she also mentions, is usually on the *backs* of the elbows, - not in the front skin-creases. That crease distribution points strongly to "atopic" eczema, with respect. Also, it would be unusual to get Dermatitis herpetiformis as young as 16, although nothing in medicine is impossible : ) I hope this is of some help. Best wishes, Belliger retired uk gp
Can you get Skin Cancer at 14?
Okaay, there is this mole to the right of my breastbone, its quite small, only a few millimeters, but is DEFIANTLY darker in the middle then the outside. I Am 14 and a half, and i dont think ive exposed it to the sun more then a few times, but im really worried it might be early signs of Skin Cancer. What do you think, is it likely? Its supposed to be the 2nd most common cancer between 15-29. Ive never used a sun bed or anything though.
Do I have skin cancer?
Why do I need to check for skin cancer?Just because you do not spend too much time in the sun, does not mean that you are immune to the risks of skin cancer. Many a times, even a day at the beach, when compared of years of hiding in the shade can be the trigger for the cancer. Also, the amount of sun exposure that you may have had as a child or a teenager may be the cause of cancer in your later years. It is always better to do a self-check for yourself as well as your family members, to be on the safer side.At what stage of life/age should I conduct a self-test?It is recommended that you conduct a self-test at least once in three months & get a check-up with a professional doctor at least once a year – irrespective of age or any other defining factors.How to conduct a check?Basically, you need to check your body thoroughly, for any abnormalities on the skin. It usually helps to use a handheld mirror to view the areas of your body that are not very easy to view otherwise. If there is a person who you trust and are comfortable with, ask them to help you out with the process. Ensure that you study every part of your body, irrespective of exposure to the sun. Of course, your arms, neck etc. are more prone to the cancer, but the other areas of your body are also http://susceptible.To be a 100% sure, you need to take off the polish on your nails and even check the skin beneath it!What are the signs?Look for anything that seems out of place or is a new development (not a birth mark). Cancer can manifest itself in many forms – pale skin, lumps, discoloration, small wounds that do not heal rightly, spots, freckles and so on. Also, sometimes an existing mole may appear to be getting bigger – the ones with an irregular border are considered especially likely to be a sign of cancer.If you do find any irregularities, do not panic. Most often, skin cancer is treatable and you can continue to live a long life with a regular lifestyle. All you need to do is follow a certain set of precautions and follow your doctor’s advice.
I just found out that my dad has skin cancer, and I'm so worried about him! Is it deadly?
There are three types of skin cancer . . two are easily treated and a patient can live with the disease for many years . . the third kind is melanoma. Melanoma is an aggressive type of skin cancer that can metastasize. It is metastatic cancer that is deadly. So, in answer to your question . . it would depend on the specific type of skin cancer your father has . . if it is basal cell or squamous cell than all the doctor would do is remove it and that may be all the treatment needed . . but if it is a melanoma that is a stage IV or Metastatic Melanoma than yes, it can be extremely serious. Before you get too anxious you need to talk to your father and find out the subtype of skin cancer and if it is melanoma . . the stage of the disease. Stages 1 and 2 are treatable while Stages3 and 4 are far more difficult to treat.
Can you have Skin Cancer at age 16 or 17?
It is possible, but very unlikely. If you are really so worried then make an appointment with a Dermatologist. Only he/she will be able to tell you if you have it or not.
Should I be worried about UV radiation and cancer, if I've done arc welding in my college, for first time, and probably for the last time, without gloves, for about an hour?
Yes. Definitely should look into removing both arms below the elbows before it spreads. Velcro shoes will be your new best friend. NOT!!! (Do not amputate body parts) You have nothing to worry about. If by arc welding you mean SMAW or stick welding, you were likely actually producing and arc for about 30% of that time since a new welder will spend more time cleaning your welds and reloading rod. So we’ve effectively shortened your “hour” of exposure to approximately 18 minutes. Now let’s relate 18 minutes of welding arc exposure to something more relatable like sun exposure. There are literally thousands of theories and crazy ways to calculate sun exposure vs welding exposure, but the real culprit here is UV light. You’re obviously much closer to the source of the UV when welding than you are to the sun. This has a drastic effect on how this UV can affect you. If you’re a person with the skin type of “I laid on the beach without sunscreen for 30 minutes and I look like a lobster” your arms are probably pretty uncomfortable right now. If you’re not so fair skinned, you likely haven’t noticed nor will you notice anything different about your arms other than the few singed hairs and small black burned dots from the little balls of slag flying off the rod/base metal. If your skin has a lot of melanin in it, it will likely feel warm to the touch for a few hours, very mild swelling if any, prone to becoming ashy for a day or two, and then the few singed hairs and the tiny burn marks. Your best treatment options would be to keep your skin extra clean the next few days, wear long sleeve shirts to provide shade, and apply a moisturizer containing aloe. If you aren’t experiencing any symptoms of a burn, I would still recommend long sleeve shirts for at least a day. You should always wear some long sleeved jacket or leathers and gloves when welding. If not for the sake of your skin, it’ll sure make your clothes last longer.
Do you think I've got skin cancer?
Go get it checked, but I think you are JUST FINE personally. From what I have seen, one of the things that defines melanoma and basal cell carcinoma is pigmentation differences and or bleeding, crusty areas. I have seen my fair share, and I'll wager you are fine. Cancer would likely have irregular edges (rather than a cluster of bumps) and be discolored. Tumors need to be fed by blood vessels and so likely wouldn't remain flesh color. Futhermore, tumors don't appear overnight generally. I think you are fine. It could just be an infection or reaction of some sort...or a cyst (benign). Even if it is something like basal cell carcinoma...which isnt likely AT ALL, if caught early, it is quite easy to cure. PS. Seek advice of a professional as you are doing, not yahoo answers and PLEASE do not diagnose yourself through google images.
If im a lifeguard do i need to worry about getting skin cancer?
Everyone needs to worry about getting skin cancer. Even wearing a shirt won't 100% fix this risk. You need to apply, and REAPPLY a good strong sunscreen throughout the day to all exposed parts (face neck ears back legs arms chest!). If you can, you should sit under an umbrella. Wear a shirt if you can. Also a hat and/or apply sunscreen to your scalp/the part of your hair. Having a suntan/tan also does NOT protect you, nor does being of an ethnicity having "dark skin"
Wart or basal cell (skin cancer)?
I have had warts for about 5 years now and I have noticed I wart like growth on my leg. After some research on the Internet I am worried that it could be skin cancer or a basal cell. It is small and feels smoother than my other warts it is also more round. It also worried me that I went on holiday this year and got burnt on my legs also warts don't normally grow on legs. I've only noticed it in the last couple of weeks Please help me :)