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Regina Jackson, Licensed Aesthetician
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MOLES AND SKIN TAGS
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August, 2008
Non-Cancerous Moles and Skin Growths can be removed. This treatment removes unsightly skin growths from your face and body in just one session. SAFETY
In most cases, skin growths are non-cancerous and can be safely removed. The treatment is performed by a professional dermatologist or a licensed certified skin care specialist who has been trained to identify the different types of skin growths appropriate for treatment. All treatments are performed using the strictest sanitary procedures.
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HOW TO SPOT SKIN CANCER
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August, 2008
Beauty marks can certainly be beautiful. "But sometimes a mole can convert to something serious like melanoma," says Rex Amonette, MD, vice president of the Skin Cancer Foundation. "Regular skin checks by a doctor are key to catching suspicious moles early." These pictures will help you identify an unhealthy mark.
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| A Harmless Mole
 Looks like: A symmetrical mark uniform in color with smooth borders; it's usually smaller than a quarter-inch.
Need to know: They crop up in early childhood. Study your spots once a month when you do a self-exam. Talk to your doctor if any change shape, color, or elevation, or bleed, itch, or crust--possible signs of skin cancer. |
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Melanoma
 Looks like: An asymmetrical mole with uneven borders that tend to be scalloped; it's larger than a pencil eraser and may contain two or more shades of black, brown, red, white, or blue. It can be a new mole or one you've had.
Need to know: Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer since it can spread to other parts of the body. Caught early, it's curable. |
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Actinic Keratosis
 Looks like: Small crusty or scaly bumps or patches that can be tan, pink, red, or flesh-colored. They have a rough texture and may itch or feel tender to the touch.
Need to know: They are precancerous growths that usually develop on your face, lips, ears, scalp, neck, forearms, and backs of your hands. They don't always turn into cancer but should be removed when detected. |
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
 Looks like: A reddish patch, pearly pink, red, or white bump, or sore that bleeds, oozes, or stays open for several weeks or heals and then comes back again.
Need to know: Unlike melanoma, basal cell carcinoma doesn't crop up in existing moles. Instead, it forms from skin damaged by sunburns and UV rays. If caught, it's easy to treat and isn't life-threatening. |
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
 Looks like: A thick, rough, wartlike growth, a scaly red patch with irregular borders, or an open sore that crusts or bleeds.
Need to know: They don't crop up in existing moles and are most common on the face, lower lip, neck, arms, scalp, backs of the hands, and ears in people with fair complexions. Typically squamous cell carcinoma can be cured if caught early. |
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