Campaña 2015

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.