Skin Cancers
Least common, but most dangerous. Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.
Malignant Melanoma
Caused by exposure to the sun or UV Light.
Tan
One half of the mole does not match the other half.
Asymmetry
superficial, thickened patch of epidermis. ie callus
Keratoma
Rosacea
Most common and least severe. Light pearly nodules.
90% survival rate with early diagnosis and treatment.
Basal Cell Carsinoma
AKA birthmark - small or large malformation of the skin
Nevus
Mole is wider than 1/4''
Diameter
Study of the skin
dermatology
Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible opening.
Milia
Small brownish spot on skin ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.
This is not a skin cancer.
Normal Mole
Hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches.
Vitiligo
Evolves or changes - may include darkening or variations in color
Evolution
Small brown colored or flesh colored outgrowth of the skin.
Skin Tag
Caused by inflammation of sebaceous glands. Redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting, etc.
Seborrheic
Scaly red papules or nodules. It can spread to other parts of the body.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.
Stain
The color is not the same all over.
Color
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis. Caused by a virus and is infectious.
Verruca
Large protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum.
Sebaceous Cyst
Effective way to check for signs of potential skin cancer between scheduled doctor's visits.
Home Self-examinations
Absence of melanin pigment in the body.
Albinism
The edges of the mole are ragged or notched
Border Irregularity
Small brownish spot on skin.
Mole
chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretions and bacteria.
Acne