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Skin Cancers
Any skin lesion or spot on your
skin that changes in size, color
or shape should be checked by
your dermatologist as soon as
possible.
Nearly
one-and-a-half
million people
in the United
States will be
diagnosed with
skin cancer this
year. The most
deadly form of
skin cancer,
malignant
melanoma, makes
up more than
50,000 cases
each year and is
responsible for
75% of all skin
cancer related
deaths.
When caught
early, skin
cancer can be
successfully
treated. That's
why the
physicians of
The Center for
Dermatology Care
recommend a
full-body exam
each year with a
board-certified
dermatologist.
Accurate
diagnosis is the
first step in
maintaining
healthy skin.
Dr. Weiss offers
almost 23 years
of clinical
practice and
expertise in
detecting skin
cancers.
The three most
common types of
skin cancer
Each
has a different
appearance,
growth pattern
and prognosis.
Basal Cell and Squamous Cell
are referred to as
nonmelanoma skin cancer.
The skin is the body's outermost covering and offers protection from heat and
light, injury, and infection. It also helps regulate body temperature and
stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin is made up of two main layers: the
outer epidermis and the inner dermis.
The
epidermis is made up of basal
cells, squamous cells and
melanocytes - cells that produce
pigment. It is from the
melanocyte cells that melanoma,
the most serious form of skin
cancer, develops. Melanoma
usually begin in moles
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