Information About Skin Cancer
Because skin cancer is often curable if found early, it is important that you know how to detect skin cancer. This video goes step-by-step on how you should check your entire body, including scalp for any suspicious moles, birthmarks, and discolorations.
If you have any concerns about what you find or need help identifying early signs of skin cancer, give us a call at 407.937.0609. It is our guarantee that you will be seen within 72 hours. You are that important to us.
Risk Factors For Skin Cancer
Here in Florida we worship the sun and it can be healthy for us. The sun stimulates the formation of the critical nutrient Vitamin D. However, too much sun can lead to skin cancer. One in every five Americans has experienced some form of skin cancer.
Skin cancer, an uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, if left alone, can spread from the skin into other areas of the body. Worst case scenario, it can lead to death.
Once thought primarily to affect the older people, skin cancer is occurring with increasing frequency among the young.
Some of the factors that may put you at higher risk of having skin cancer are:
- Having fair skin, red or blond hair
- Having light-colored eyes
- Sun burning easily
- Having many moles, freckles or birthmarks
- Working or playing outside
- Being in the sun a lot as a child
- Having had a serious sunburn
- Having had skin cancer, or having family members who have had skin cancer
- Tanning in the sun or with a sunlamp
A good tip for all you sun loving Floridians is to examine the skin over your entire body often, at least once a month. Note any discolorations, spots, moles, birthmarks or sores. Make an appointment with a dermatologist to receive a complete skin examination. Early detection of skin cancer leads to a higher success of a cure.
If you live in the Daytona Beach area and want to schedule an appointment, call 407-937-0609 today.
Microdermabrasion – Solution For Skin Conditions
Microdermabrasion is a popular, non-surgical method for rejuvenating the skin, primarily in the facial area. A mechanical device along with scrubbing particles is used to exfoliate, or remove, dead skin cells from the top layer of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin).
Microdermabrasion can diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and shallow acne scars as well as decrease the appearance of superficial dark spots (hyperpigmentation) and sun or photo damaged skin. By cleaning out the pores of the skin and stimulating the production of collagen (primary protein component of skin), microdermabrasion can help smooth and even out the overall texture and appearance of the skin.
Who else can benefit from a course of microdermabrasion treatments? Those with blotchy skin, small scars, wrinkles and large pores. In certain circumstances microdermabrasion is not an advisable course of treatment. This would include those who have recent herpes outbreaks, warts, active keloids, undiagnosed lesions, active rosacea, unstable diabetes and auto-immune system disorders.
Dr. Burnett does microdermabrasion treatments, along with many other cosmetic procedures. Call 407-937-0609 to schedule an appointment and be seen within 72 hours.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis- What is it?
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Symptoms typically include thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales.
Skin cells continuously grow deep in the skin to replace dead skin cells. The new skin cells rise to the surface on a monthly basis. In cases of psoriasis, the replacement of the dead skin cells with new skin cells occurs much too rapidly, and dead skin cells build up on the skin’s surface, resulting in scaly, itchy, flaky patches
This skin disorder most commonly occurs between ages 15 and 35, and can also appear between 50 and 60. Psoriasis can appear suddenly or slowly. In many situations, the condition goes away and then can flare up periodically over time. One good thing to keep in mind is that psoriasis is not contagious, can’t be picked up from body contact, nor be spread to others.
Psoriasis appears to be an inherited disorder resulting in the body’s immune system mistaking healthy cells for foreign and therefore dangerous substances.
Here are some of the conditions that may trigger a psoriasis attack or complicate treatment:
- Too little sunlight
- Too much sunlight (sunburn)
- Bacteria or viral infections, including strep throat and upper respiratory infections
- Dry air or dry skin
- Injury to the skin, including cuts, burns, and insect bites
- Some medicines, including antimalaria drugs, beta-blockers, and lithium
- Stress
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Skin Cancer
When hearing the words skin cancer most people are scared and panic. You think of all the horrible things that could happen, and we sense our own mortality as death seems to loom over us.
Here’s the good news. Over 90% of all forms of skin cancers result from overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. And most skin cancers are not life-threatening and can be cured when detected early on. The two most common types of skin cancer—basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—are highly curable.
However, melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous, especially among young people. About 65%–90% of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light or sunlight. Melanomas, while accounting for roughly 5% of skin cancers, account for more than 80% of all skin cancer deaths.
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells and if left unchecked, these cancer cells can spread from the skin into other tissues and organs in the body. When that occurs, it can be fatal.
We also recognize that skin cancer, once only thought to affect the aged, is occurring in alarmingly high rates in young people.
Therefore it’s important to check with the doctor at the first sign of any suspicious tissue changes on the skin. Early detection can save your life.
For more information about skin cancer, call our office at 407-937-0609 to schedule an appointment.
