Recent days it became very common to find many people with skin diseases of which cancer is dangerous. It is important to diagnose at early stage by having a practice of regular self-examinations and doctor visits. Skin cancer is curable at early stage.
It is a common that every individual has moles and also skin tags on thier body. Many of us generally ignore them as they may not trouble us in day to day activities or they are not painful. These may spread across all parts of the humen body. People may feel ugly when these skin tags appear on exposable parts of body like face, hand etc., It is risk to have them on sensible parts like near eyes, inside ears, nose and genital parts.
It is advisable not to ignore these skin tags, even though they do not give trouble or pain at the moment. These may convert into skin cancer and trouble you in long run.
Skin changes are easily visible. Birth marks and moles are the base structure which give raises to skin cancer. So, we should be alert and have a check on below points:
Size of the mole (Diameter and Symmetry) - Sizes vary based on intencity of the cancer.
Color of the mole - Colour can be vary from person to person. These may be in black, brown or skin color.
Border of the mole - Shape of the mole may change from well defined mode to irregular in shape.
Evolution of the mole - Rapid changes occur in the mole and increase the spread. Any symptoms like bleeding, itching can be noted.
If you find changes in any of the above factors, it is alarm for us to consult a doctor.
A mole changed to skin cancer such as Melanoma, it easily spreads over the body and very difficult to stop once it spread. If any rapid changes identified should be tested immediately. Since, Melanoma develops at higher rate, your delay in treatment sometimes may risk your life. So, be cautious and try to get early detection.
Your medical doctor can advise various options after examine your condition. Surgery may also utilized in the removal of skin cancer if doctor feels necessary. Doctor provides you course of medication and remedy plan to follow.
Giving an early treatment is key as important as early detection of skin cancer.
Some precautionary measures, individual can follow: (as these may not directly remove the skin cancer, however will help in avoiding spread and keep the existing stage without further growth).
- Avoid direct exposure to Sun, there by avoiding UV Rays.
- Apply Sun screen on visible parts such as arms, face, leg etc.,
- Try to consume more greens and fresh vegitables
- Try to consume Green Tea which more antioxidants and polyphenols than compare to regular tea.
- Avoid cutting moles or sking tages by your own as these may cause more spread on your parts body.
- Try to consume fish atleast once in a week.
- Prefer plant based diet as it is cholesterol free compared to animal based diet.
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