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Skin Cancer Spot It Early, Stop It Early

Skin Cancer 1 in 5 diagnosedSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers with over two million people diagnosed in the United States every year. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest cancers to cure if diagnosed and treated early. However, if skin cancer goes untreated it can progress, resulting in severe disfigurement and even death. There are three main types of skin cancer and each has a different appearance. It is important to know the warning signs and to look for change of any kind. Do not ignore a suspicious spot simply because it does not hurt; skin cancer can be symptomless but dangerous at the same time. Warning signs to look for include:
  • A new skin lesion or growing lesion of any kind
  • A mole, birthmark, or any brown spot that changes in size, color, thickness or texture
  • A spot that newly appears after age 21
  • A spot that is painful, itches, bleeds, or is not healing
On average, one American dies every hour from melanoma. Currently, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and of those, one in 50 Americans will develop melanoma. Melanoma remains one of the most common forms of cancer for young adults age 15-29 years old. Fortunately, with early detection you do not have to become another scary statistic. Dr. Scheel Dermatology has stayed current with the newest technology in the advancement of early detection for melanoma skin cancer.  Using a device called a dermoscope, the skin lesion is magnified and allows for a close evaluation of its pigment, size and structure. Dr. Scheel Dermatology is also the only office in the state to have a new state-of-the-art melanoma detection device called MelaFind. By utilizing the MelaFind device, our staff is to able to analyze irregular moles objectively and non-invasively up to 2.5 mm below the surface of the skin. This technology, coupled with extensive training and experience allows for Dr. Monica Scheel Dermatology to be a leader in early diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Dr. Scheel Dermatology offers the highest level of certified Dermatology professionals to diagnose and treat all forms of skin cancer.  The most important thing to remember is that all skin cancer, if caught early, is curable, even melanoma. Don’t delay, make an appointment today to get a suspicious spot looked at.