Skin Cancer
Overview
What is the Skin Infection?
Skin cancer happens when the normal skin cells start dividing abnormally due to mutations. Skin cancers usually form in those body parts that are exposed to sunlight. However, these cancers can also be seen forming in body parts that are not exposed to sunlight.
What is Skin cancer?
Skin cancers can be treated successfully if they are detected early. It is important to not ignore any abnormal skin growths, as these may be indicative of skin cancer.
Risk Factors
The exact cause of skin cancer is not known. However, a few risk factors are found to increase one’s chances of getting skin cancer:
- Skin Complexion
- Moles
- Sunburns
- Artificial Tanning
- Family History of Skin Cancer
- Exposure to Radiation and Harmful Chemicals
Diagnosis
Skin cancer is one of the few cancers that can be seen. And, it can be detected with very few tests:
For most types of cancer, a biopsy is the only sure way for the doctor to know if an area of the body has cancer. Your doctor may consider these factors when choosing a diagnostic test:
The type of cancer suspected
Your signs and symptoms
Your age and general health
The results of earlier medical tests
Treatment
Before planning the treatment, various factors, such as the type of cancer, its stage, its location, the patient’s age and whether the disease is primary or recurrent, etc., are considered.
There are multiple treatment options available for the management of skin cancers.
