<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC '-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN' 'http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd'>; <html><head><title>Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission - Articleonlinedirectory | Skin Cancer Primer</title></head><body><h3>Skin Cancer Primer</h3><br /><br />By: <br /><br /><p>The skin is the largest organ in the body and home to the most common type of cancer in the United States - skin cancer. Though most skin cancer is not life threatening, melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer kills thousands of people every year. Early detection and treatment leads to improved survival with melanoma and more normal appearance after treatment of other types of skin cancer.<br /> <br /> There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma requires aggressive treatment and there are very well defined guidelines about treatment. The other two types can be more conservatively treated. Depending on the stage, location, and size, several treatment options exists. Topical medications can be used which help to 'burn' the skin cancers, cryotherapy can be used to freeze the tumors, and surgical excision can be used to completely remove the tumors.<br /> <br /> If surgical excision is the treatment of choice, for basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas in sensitive areas such as the face, eyes, ears, nose, and lips, Mohs micrographic surgery may be necessary. Mohs surgery is named after Dr. Frederic Mohs, an early 20th century surgeon who developed a special technique of examining pathologic skin specimens. The procedures allows for preservation of as much normal tissue as possible.<br /> <br /> As with any cancer though, prevention is the best medicine. Use of sunscreens and avoidance of excess ultraviolet radiation (including tanning beds) are the two best methods for helping to prevent skin cancers from forming. There are many factors which play into skin cancer development though, including genetics, so regular mole checks are necessary to catch any skin cancers at an early stage.<br /> <br /> For patients at high risk of skin cancer, yearly head to toe skin checks with a primary care physician or dermatologist are necessary to help catch tumors at an early stage. The earlier the tumors are caught, the easier they are to treat.</p> <br /><br /><b>Author Resource:-></b> For more information about <a href=http://innovationsfps.com/procedures/lipaugmentation.html>lip enhancement</a> or <a href=http://innovationsfps.com/Dallas/Otoplasty_Ear_Pinning.html>otoplasty dallas</a>, visit Dr. Verret on the web or call for a consultation 972.608.0100.<br /><br /><b>Article From</b> <a href='http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/'>Article Directory Online : Free Online Article Submission - Articleonlinedirectory</a><br /></body></html>
