Skin Cancer – Why does skin cancer happen? Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Health Desk- Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells are formed in the tissue of the skin, that is, when skin cells start growing abnormally, it is called skin cancer. There are many types of skin cancer, it usually occurs in those parts of the skin that come in contact with the sun’s rays, such as the face, neck, and hands.

What is skin cancer?

Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells are formed in the tissue of the skin, that is, when skin cells start growing abnormally, it is called skin cancer. There are many types of skin cancer, it usually occurs in those parts of the skin that come in contact with the sun’s rays, such as the face, neck, and hands. Or sometimes it happens in those parts which do not come in contact with the sun at all. Although skin cancer can happen to people of any skin color, but it mostly occurs on fair skin because they have less amount of pigment called melanin.

Skin cancer starts from which cells of the skin?

The skin consists of many layers, but the two main layers are the epidermis (top or outer layer) and the dermis (bottom or inner layer). Skin cancer begins in the ‘epidermis’, which is made up of three types of cells:-

Squamous cells: The thin, flat cells that make up the upper layer of the epidermis.

Basal cells: Below the squamous cells are round cells.

Melanocytes: These cells make melanin and are found in the lower part of the epidermis. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its natural colour. When the skin is exposed to the sun, melanocytes make more pigment and darken the skin. Skin cancer forms in the basal cells or squamous cells, and melanoma, another common type of cancer, is more dangerous. Is.

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What are the symptoms of skin cancer?

Not all growths on the skin are skin cancer, and not all skin cancer looks the same.

Through some signs and symptoms, you can identify skin cancer in the beginning itself, such as –

* Sudden increase in the size, or number, of moles on the skin.

* Having a brown or red colored wound and not healing for a long time.

* Scaling of a wound on the skin.

* Basal cell carcinoma is skin cancer characterized by changes in the skin, such as a growth or lesion that will not heal.

* Frequent burning sensation around the eyes.

* Flat, scaly, red patches on the back or chest. Over time, these patches can become quite large.

How to check moles for skin cancer?

The ‘ABCDE’ rule can help you remember what to look for when checking moles. If you notice any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.

1. A – A means asymmetry, if your mole is not symmetrical. This means that it is not the same on both sides. If the moles are folded in half, and are not the same on both sides.

2. B – B means border, ie the border (edge) of mole is blurred or jagged.

3. C – C means color, change in color of mole can be black, fall of color, spread color or many colors like brown or red.

4. D – D means diameter, if moles or moles are more than ¼ inch in diameter.

5. E – E means Evolving, a mole looks different, changing in shape or color.

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