Melanoma is the most aggressive view of skin cancer. In a large number of cases, people die because they turned to the doctor too late and did not pay attention to the alarming signs. You enter the risk group, if: you have multiple moles; Relatives revealed melanoma or other types of skin cancer; new moles appear; Available moles are changed, discomfort; There are moles that are constantly traumatized; There were numerous sunburns (more than three times); You have blonde or red hair, blonde eyes and / or skin; You quickly burn in the sun.
There are several Myths, because of which people postpone a visit to the doctor.
1. After removal it can be worse, so it's better to touch the mole. Melanoma cannot develop due to the removal of the neoplasm. Moreover, a timely manifold procedure is the only treatment method.
2. Moles, papillomas, warts, pigment spots can be deleted independently. Not only to delete, but also to tie with threads, whiten, caustious tumors even for pharmaceutical means it is impossible.
3. You need to pay attention to dark moles. There is an unmanned melanoma, which looks like a pink or colorless speck, nodule. Lucky or darkened the Mountain - this is a reason to consult a doctor.
Natalia Gaidash, k. M. N., Dermatomonologist:
- Annual preventive inspections are required for everyone, and it is not necessary to be afraid. Screening melanoma is absolutely painless. Even if you are not bothering you, it is recommended to show moles by a specialist at least once a year. Why is it vital? The fact is that malignant neoplasms of the skin can be masked. Types of skin neoplasms Great many - moles, pigment spots, vascular formations, kerats and so on. They can be congenital and acquired, absolutely safe or initially be melanoma. Without a specialist, find out the nature of the neoplasm on the skin it is impossible. I advise parents to regularly examine all the skin of the child. And, of course, it is necessary to eliminate the impact of active solar radiation on the skin of the child. Avoid staying baby in the sun from 10.00 to 17.00, use a means with a high protection factor. If you have a lot of moles - know that it is forbidden to be under the right sunlight. You can only sunbathe under an awning. It must be remembered that under the open sunny rays you need to spend as little time as possible. Melanoma may occur on any skin area, including mucous membranes. Unfortunately, no one is insured against melanoma. But everyone can save their lives and the life of their children, loved ones, if it is carefully followed by moles and regularly show their dermatonologist.