05/09/2022
We care about you and your skin. Schedule your with SoCal Cosmetic Dermatology or your primary care doctor. Don't neglect abnormal spots or moles on your skin.
π Call us at 619-940-7624 to schedule your skin check appointment.
May is Skin Cancer/ Melanoma Awareness Month and we want to make sure you are taking care of yourself.
With early detection and treatment, almost all basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) can be successfully removed without complications.β
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Look out for BCC warning signs, including new, changing or unusual skin growths, so you can spot skin cancers early, when they are easiest to treat and cure.β
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Check for BCCs where your skin is most exposed to the sun, especially the face, ears, neck, scalp, chest, shoulders and back, but remember that they can occur anywhere on the body. Frequently, two or more of these warning signs and symptoms are apparent in a BCC tumor.β
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An open sore that does not heal, and may bleed, ooze or crust. The sore might persist for weeks, or appear to heal and then come back.β
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A reddish patch or irritated area, on the face, chest, shoulder, arm or leg that may crust, itch, hurt or cause no discomfort.β
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A shiny bump or nodule that is pearly or clear, pink, red or white. The bump can also be tan, black or brown, especially in people of color, and can be mistaken for a normal mole.β
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A small pink growth with a slightly raised, rolled edge and a crusted indentation in the center that may develop tiny surface blood vessels over time.β
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A scar-like area that is flat white, yellow or waxy in color. The skin appears shiny and taut, often with poorly defined borders. This warning sign may indicate an invasive BCC.β
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Please note: Since not all BCCs have the same appearance, these images serve as a general reference to what basal cell carcinoma looks like.β β
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For more information about skin cancer visit https://www.skincancer.org
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