Skin Cancers
Your skin, your health: exploring different cancer types.
Understanding the nuances of skin cancer is crucial, and we are here to guide you through what to look for and the associated risk factors. We want to empower you with information to foster awareness and proactive care about cancer.
Together, let’s navigate the intricacies of skin health, ensuring you have the tools and help you need to make informed decisions for your well-being.
- Actinic keratosis
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Treatment with Chemotherapy Cream (Fluorouracil, 5-FU, Efudex)
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis, is the most common form of “pre-cancer.” It develops from chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or indoor tanning. While it is a condition that can not be cured, it can definitely be managed with the right treatment.
What to watch for:
- Flat or slightly raised spots that are crusty, rough or scaly
- Red, pink, skin-coloured or silvery coloured patches
- Frequently appear on the neck, face, ears, scalp, shoulders, back of the hands and forearms (areas of the skin that have the most exposure to daylight)
- Usually more widespread, affecting larger areas than it appears to
Know your risk factors.
Here are the most common risk factors for skin cancer:
- Excessive exposure to sun or tanning beds
- History of sunburns
- History of precancerous skin lesions
- History of skin cancer
- Fair skin tone
- Weakened immunity
Please note: these are just some of the risk factors to look out for. If you have any concerns about your skin’s health or specific issues, please make an appointment with your doctor or with one of our specialists.
Get professional guidance.
Learn more about these types of cancers, risk factors, and preventative measures through articles written by professional experts and skincare specialists.