Moles and what changes to watch out for!

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 07:53

It is that time of year again when skin suffers badly from the sun if care is not taken. So have copied this from last year.







The majority of moles are HARMELESS lesions. However if the mole shows change in colour or size or become symptomatic (itch) or change shape they should be removed and sent to the labs for histology reporting, to determine if malignant changes have occured.



The other thing to watch for are Rodent Ulcers ( basal cell carcinoma). These generally appear on sun exposed areas of the skin and present as small, waxy nodules with rolled, pearly border. As it grows it starts to ulcerate and crust over. This is the most common skin cancer , can be treated, so don't ignore if you suspect you have a lesion they are most common between the hairline and upper lip. Seek medical attention as if neglected it can lead to loss or pa

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 07:54

Seek medical attention as if neglected it can lead to loss or part or all of a nose, ear or lip. Preventative measures always best wear a high factor SP30 or above.



Chris

newscoop


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 11:26

I'll second that!



From personal experience.

swyflot


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 16:59

Going to see Dr. Bugra tomorrow and having mole removed......he did say he thought it 99.9 % probably not a malignant melanoma, but better to have it done to be on the safe side !!

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 17:05

As the saying goes better safe than sorry swyflot, no point in waiting as it could change. Good Luck tomorrow.



Chris

magalan


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 22:31

Absolutely right - better safe than sorry..................



3 removed last week - just in case.....

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
18/07/2011 22:38

swyflot. Good Luck, I hope all goes well with you.

swyflot


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Message Posted:
19/07/2011 12:54

Thank you all......appointment at 15.00, will let you know the outcome. My biggest problem is the local anaesthetic injections ( typical ex nurse !!)

Pippie


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Message Posted:
19/07/2011 20:11

Sorry to hyjack your thread Chris, this is vital information for anyone exposed to the sun for any period of time, no matter how small or seemingly inconsequential.



Dear All, I posted on another thread that I am having a campaign for the next month on sun protection creams and lotions (as well as insect repellents and aftersuns). All are half price. Please take advantage and protect yourself. I stock Calypso and Cabana oils, dry oils, lotions and creams, in factors from 6 to 50 and also special ones for the kids.



Even if you haven't used it in the past, please think again (even a factor 6 is better than nothing). The ozone layer is not there to protect you anymore.



Thanks again Chris.

nurseawful



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Message Posted:
15/08/2011 06:54

Back to the top for this.



Chris

stellasstar1



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Message Posted:
15/08/2011 10:40

I would also add that Pippie's creams are very cheap, yet very effective. I have white skin with freckles and never go brown. I use her high factor cream all the time and it gives me total protection.

cyprusairsoft



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Message Posted:
15/08/2011 13:40

all good sound advice thanks for that