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EL CÁNCER DE PIEL SE PUEDE VER.

DETÉCTALO A TIEMPO, SE PUEDE TRATAR.

 

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People are traveling in your offices, lounges, corridors, health club, shops, waiting rooms?
Your job will take you to see, touch or take care of the skin of your clients? Do not miss out of danger.

 

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El cáncer de piel es más frecuente en personas mayores de 50 años o personas que se han expuesto al sol de forma prolongada o intensa. Sin embargo, también puede afectar a adultos jóvenes.
 

Las personas con un riesgo aumentado son las que:

 

  •  Tienen piel clara o sufren quemaduras solares con facilidad
  •  Tienen historia de quemaduras solares en la infancia
  •  Pasan muchas horas al sol (por ocio o trabajo)
  •  Se exponen al sol de forma intensa en cortos periodos de tiempo (vacaciones)
  •  Utilizan o han utilizado cabinas de bronceado
  •  Tienen más de 50 lunares
  •  Tienen una historia familiar de cáncer de piel
  •  Tienen más de 50 años
  •  Tienen un trasplante de órganos

 

Cualquier persona puede desarrollar cáncer de piel aunque no tenga un riesgo elevado.

Tenga el hábito de revisar su piel una vez al mes. No todas las manchas sospechosas aparecen en zonas expuestas al sol o en zonas visibles.


Así que, revise todo el cuerpo, por detrás y por delante, preferiblemente enfrente de un espejo.

 

1. Fíjese en su cara, incluyendo la nariz, los labios, la boca y las orejas (también por detrás de las mismas).

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2. Revise su cuero cabelludo utilizando un peine pasa separar el pelo en capas. Hombres: en caso de calvicie, examine todo el cuero cabelludo.

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3. Revise sus manos, las palmas y el dorso y también entre los dedos.

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4. A continuación, fíjese en el cuello, el pecho y la parte superior del cuerpo. Mujeres: revise la zona entre las mamas y por debajo de las mismas.

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5. Levante el brazo para examinar la parte interna del brazo y la axila.

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6. Utilice un pequeño espejo para examinar la nuca y la espalda.

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7. Revise los glúteos y la parte de atrás de las piernas. Termine examinando las plantas de los pies y los espacios entre todos los dedos.

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Melanoma

This is the least common form of skin cancer, but also the most dangerous. It can affect people of any age, unlike other types that are more common among older people.

 

It presents as a spot that becomes darkly pigmented or develops irregular edges or different colours over time, or as a rapidly-growing pink or red lump. It can spread internally, so immediate treatment is required.

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Basal cell carcinoma

This is the most common form of skin cancer, but also the least dangerous. It typically presents as an elevated skin-coloured lump with a shiny, pearl-like edge, a wound that does not heal, or a slightly crusty lump that grows slowly over time. If left untreated, it may ulcerate and invade deeper tissues.

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Squamous cell carcinoma

This is the second most common form of skin cancer, occurring in areas of the skin that have had a lot of sun exposure, such as the face and scalp. It presents as a crusty lump which may grow quickly and become ulcerated and weepy. It can spread rapidly, especially if on the lips, ears, fingers and toes, or in immunosuppressed patients. Surgical treatment to remove the lesions is essential.

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Actinic keratosis

This occurs most commonly in middle-aged and elderly people, on areas most exposed to the sun such as the face, neck, ears, back of the hands and scalp. It presents as red-brown scaly and rough patches of skin. The lesions are pre-cancerous; in 10– 15% of cases they may develop into squamous cell carcinomas, so they should be treated to prevent progression.

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Because melanoma is particularly serious, you should be familiar with the signs to look for.

 

The ABCDE of melanoma can help you to detect it early:

 

 

 

A. Is the spot asymmetric?

 

Benign

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Malignant

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B. Does it have uneven borders?

 

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C. Does it contain different colours?

 

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D. Is it larger than 6mm in diameter?

 

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Malignant

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E. Is there an evolution in growth?

 

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Skin spots are common, can appear at any stage in your life, and are often harmless. But occasionally they are warning signs of more serious problems.

 

WHAT TO LOOK FOR:

 

Check your skin for spots that:

 

  • Change colour and/or shape
  • Appear different to the rest
  • Are asymmetric or have uneven borders
  • Feel rough or scaly (sometimes you can feel lesions before you can see them)
  • Are multi-coloured
  • Are itchy
  • Are bleeding or oozing
  • Look pearly
  • Look like a wound but do not heal

 

If you see two or more of these warning signs, don’t delay. Visit your doctor immediately.

 

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Skin cancer can be treated, and early diagnosis makes the chances of a full recovery very high.

 

If you spot a suspicious lesion, it is vital that you have it checked by a doctor or preferably a dermatologist as soon as possible.

 

Where treatment is delayed, the condition worsens, and in some instances, can lead to disfigurement, complications and even death. Don’t let delay reduce your chances of a positive outcome.

 

The golden rules are:

 

• Don’t ignore it, hoping it will go away

• Don’t wait to see how it develops, or manage it yourself

• Don’t assume it’s nothing serious

• Don’t think it isn’t a priority to get it sorted

• And above all, don’t be afraid to see your doctor or dermatologist

 

Skin cancer is treatable if it’s caught early.

If you have a spot that looks suspicious, go and see your doctor.