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Understanding and Preventing Skin Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide

Essential Information for Skin Cancer Prevention and Treatment

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Last updated: Mar 24, 2025

Prevention Strategies

Sun Protection

Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily
Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming/sweating
Wear protective clothing (wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves)
Seek shade between 10 AM and 4 PM

Regular Screening

Monthly self-examinations
Annual professional skin checks
Know your ABCDE's of melanoma:
- Asymmetry
- Border irregularity
- Color variation
- Diameter >6mm
- Evolution/change

Treatment Options

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

Surgical Options
- Excision
- Mohs micrographic surgery
- Curettage and electrodessication
Non-Surgical Treatments
- Topical medications (5-FU, imiquimod)
- Photodynamic therapy
- Cryotherapy

Melanoma

Early-Stage Treatment
- Wide local excision
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Advanced Treatment
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiation therapy

Risk Factors

Fair skin
History of sunburns
Family history
Multiple moles
Immunosuppression

Prevention Follow-up

Document skin changes
Maintain protection habits
Regular medical consultations
Update family history

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