70 percent of Malignant Melanoma lesions, one of the most rapidly increasing types of cancer in the world, develop on the skin, while 30 percent occur on a mole. This type of cancer quickly spreads to regional lymph nodes and then to the whole body, and in this process the chance of treatment is significantly eliminated. However, when diagnosed at an early stage, it can be treated effectively. Stating that it is extremely important for people who have many moles on their body to undergo a dermatological examination on an annual basis, he said: "However, if a different-looking, fast-growing and pigmented lesion is detected, they should immediately consult a dermatologist without wasting time." he says.
MALIGN MELONOMA CAN BE FATAL
Skin cancers are roughly divided into two: melanoma and non-melanoma.
Malignant melanoma can reach the skin. It develops from cells called melanocytes, which give it its color. Although it is seen at a rate of 4 percent among skin cancers, it is important because it is the most lethal cancer. Research shows that this deadly type of cancer has doubled in recent years. Although the exact reason for the increase is unknown, the most important risk factors identified are damage to the ozone layer, increased exposure to sunlight, and sunburns in childhood.
ARE YOU AT RISK?
- People with light skin, light eyes, red-blonde hair or skin types that can easily sunburn have a higher risk of developing malignant melanoma than others.
- For a long time or intermittently. The risk increases significantly in people exposed to intense sunlight.
- People with a family history of Malignant Melanoma have a 2 times higher risk than the normal population.
- The risk also increases in people with abnormal-looking Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome.
EARLY DIAGNOSIS SAVES LIVES
Under normal circumstances, it is extremely important for those who have many moles on their body to check their moles once a month in front of the mirror and undergo a dermatological examination annually. He points out that “However, there are different-looking, fast-growing and pigmented If a lesion is detected, a dermatologist should be consulted immediately without wasting time. Because especially when Malignant Melonoma, the most deadly type of skin cancer, is diagnosed late, there may be no chance of treatment.” During this examination, especially the soles of the feet, palms and nail beds should not be neglected. Many patients come to dermatological examination too late, thinking that the discoloration of the nail bed is a fungal infection or bleeding due to trauma. This causes a serious loss of time for the patient. As a result, color changes and moles on the soles of the feet, palms, and nail beds should not be neglected.
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