How Common is Skin Cancer?
January 8, 2020
As Wesley Chapel’s premiere group of dermatologists, we’re acutely aware of how dangerous skin cancer can be. If you only take one thing from this blog – just know that it is crucial to catch signs of skin cancer early so be sure to check yourself regularly!
Skin cancer is one of the most common form of cancers. Tens of thousands of new cases of skin cancer are discovered every year. But what causes skin cancer? You got it – unprotected exposure to the sun. The best way to avoid skin cancer is to stay out of the sun. If you’re going to be enjoying life in the sun, you need to wear sunscreen. Period.
There are three types of skin cancer with varying degrees of deadliness and difficulty of removal: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. All types of skin cancer should be avoided at all costs but melanoma is the most dangerous by a long shot. For best chances of overcoming the disease successfully, it’s best to identify it as soon as possible.
Even if you regularly self check and protect yourself with proper clothing and sunscreen, skin cancer can develop. To truly protect yourself from skin cancer, it’s recommended to get a full scan by a professional.
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