Nonmelanoma cancer

Stage 0: squamous cell carcinoma in situ, or Bowen’s disease, is the initial stage of squamous cell carcinoma. This cancer affects only the epidermis.

Stage I: Cancer is no more than two centimeters and no lymph nodes or other organs. …read the rest of this entry»

The physician will present symptoms that the patient’s skin and health history.

When suspicion of abnormality is biopsied. With the biopsy the tissue under a microscope to examine the type of cells present. …read the rest of this entry»

The non-melanoma skin cancer may appear as different marks on the skin. In general, you should consult any stain that grows, changes shape or color, especially if it darkens. Also, if bulges, itches or bleeds.

Basal cell carcinomas appear as red areas, flat or scaly areas or small …read the rest of this entry»

The main risk factor for this cancer is overexposure to ultraviolet radiation.

Avoid intense or prolonged sun exposure, trying not to be exposed at times when solar radiation is greatest is the best preventive measure that can be used. …read the rest of this entry»

The causes of this type of cancer are not fully known. Yes we have studied some factors that influence their occurrence.

Environmental factors

Excessive exposure to the sun influences the production of these cancers. People who work outdoors, such as farmers and sailors, have a higher incidence. Often occur on exposed skin, often in head and …read the rest of this entry»

Nonmelanoma skin cancer

Squamous cell carcinoma (or squamous cell carcinoma) develops in the middle layers of the epidermis and accounts for 20% of all cases of skin cancer.

Usually occurs in areas that have been exposed to the sun, like the top of the nose, ears, forehead, upper lip and backs of hands. …read the rest of this entry»

Experts warn him constantly bombarded with advertising the wide range of protective invading the market and the harmful effects of radiation from the sun king are well known. Nevertheless, in the consultations in dermatology are still listening, and increasingly, the same question: “How can I remove …read the rest of this entry»

In recent years, cases of sun-damaged patients have increased dramatically. There are many risk factors that can cause skin cancer as great presence of moles, skin, eyes or light hair, family history, do not use sunscreens, work and / or make frequent outdoor activities.  …read the rest of this entry»

It is the first polyomavirus closely related to a particular type of cancer in humans.

A hitherto unknown virus is closely related to a deadly type of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma, according to a study released by the journal Science. …read the rest of this entry»

Scientists have discovered a protein that stops the growth of melanoma, a cancer that originates in skin cells, a study released today by the journal Cell.

Researchers at Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) suggest that if the natural anticancer agent, called IGFP7, could occur would be created and implemented taking chemotherapy for metastatic melanoma, a deadly cancer for which no effective treatment exists. …read the rest of this entry»