• First of all, what is acral lentiginous melanoma? Can you explain in simple language?
Acral lentiginous melanoma develops from cells that give color to the skin (melanocytes), can develop on the hands and feet (palms, soles) and under the nails (subungual), mostly of Asian origin. It is a rare type of melanoma with a poor prognosis and affects individuals with dark skin and dark skin.
• Sometimes, some changes or spots in our body can be a sign of certain diseases, but we can overlook these changes. As in this example, are some changes or spots on the nails a sign of cancer?
Changes in the shape, color and size of moles existing in our body or newly formed spots-moles can be a sign of melanoma. Color changes in or around the nail bed may be a precursor to a rare acral lentigninous melanoma. In case of development of such changes, it is necessary to be examined by a dermatologist.
• Is every brown spot on the nail bad? Is it possible for us to understand for ourselves whether it is due to trauma or a symptom of disease?
Not every color change that develops on the nail is bad.
Bleeding under the nail, nail fungal diseases can cause nail color changes.
Bleeding usually develops after a remembered trauma (sometimes it may not be remembered)
Dermatoscopic examination, fungus search and biopsy in suspicious cases may be required to differentiate them.
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• When we see what changes we see in our nails, we should definitely consult a specialist?
Color such as staining in the nail and nail bed, shape such as thickening, breakage, etc. When a change is seen, it is absolutely necessary to consult a specialist.
• Just like nails, moles on our body can also be a sign of skin cancer. Which moles should be on our radar?
Melanoma with a poor prognosis can develop on moles in our body.
When there is a change in the shape, color and size of moles on our body, we need to consult a specialist.
Also, our body has more than 50 f Having few moles, being fair-skinned, and a family history of melanoma are important risk factors.
Melanomas can be seen in all parts of the skin, but they most often develop on areas that are more exposed to the sun, such as the back, legs and face.
• How do moles that indicate skin cancer give us a warning? (Changes in shape and color…)
It is important that the moles in our body change in shape, size and color, that the mole is possible asymmetrical and has more than one color.
In addition, melanoma may develop on the basis of newly emerging moles or spots on the skin that did not exist before.
Newly emerging moles and spots on our skin should be evaluated by a specialist.
• Are the moles we just noticed on our body dangerous too? In other words, it has not been for a long time and has emerged suddenly?
In addition, melanoma may develop on the basis of newly emerging moles or spots on the skin that did not exist before. New moles and spots that appear on our skin should be evaluated by an expert.
• Does staying in the sun for too long, getting tanned, going to the solarium increase the number of moles or make existing harmless moles dangerous?
The cause of melanomas developing on the skin is not known exactly, but being fair-skinned, having many moles (more than 50 moles increase the risk), having a positive family history of melanoma (family Being diagnosed with melanoma), a history of sunburn, excessive sunbathing, solarium, immunocompromised (organ transplant people, people with HIV) are important risk factors that may cause melanoma development in moles on the skin or melanoma development in normal skin.
Excessive exposure to the sun, development of sunburn, and solarium are important risk factors that may lead to the development of melanoma in the skin.
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