☀️ Skin Cancer – Awareness, Prevention & Treatment

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer globally, and it develops when skin cells grow abnormally—usually due to DNA damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds.

? Types of Skin Cancer:

1. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

   • Most common, slow-growing, rarely spreads

   • Appears as a pearly bump or flesh-colored growth

2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

   • May spread if left untreated

   • Shows up as a scaly red patch or sore that won’t heal

3. Melanoma

   • Less common but most dangerous

   • Can appear as a new mole or change in an existing one

   • Key rule: ABCDE (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving)

? Prevention Tips:

• Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily

• Avoid tanning beds

• Wear protective clothing, sunglasses & hats

• Seek shade during peak sun hours (10 AM – 4 PM)

• Do regular skin self-checks and annual dermatology visits

? Diagnosis & Treatment:

• Biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis

• Treatments include:

  • Surgical removal

  • Cryotherapy (freezing)

  • Topical medications

  • Radiation therapy

  • Immunotherapy and targeted therapy for advanced melanoma

? When to See a Doctor:

If you notice:

• A changing mole

• A sore that won’t heal

• Unusual growths on sun-exposed skin

Don’t wait—early detection saves lives.