Dermatologist Explains Skin Cancer and Melanoma Risks - Dr. Bailey Skin Care [2018] - YouTube Dr. Bailey Skin Care

Dermatologist tips on skin cancer and Melanoma Are you at risk? In this video, I get pretty nerdy and go into some serious detail about Melanoma, the different kinds of skin cancers and if you are actually at risk. Think that’s Melanoma on your skin or a harmless bump? Watch the video, and you'll have a better idea. Now, this video is pretty long so I have created a table of contents to help you navigate: 2:00 What is Melanoma? 9:00 Who Gets Melanoma? 11:15 What Puts me at Higher Risk of Melanoma? 18:20 What are the Warning Signs of Melanoma? 23:52 Advocate for Yourself 26:20 Preventing Melanoma Roughly, 1 in 28 Americans will develop Melanoma. The good news is it’s 99% curable over a five-year period if caught early enough. “Early enough” means the Melanoma growth is still mostly on the epidermis. If it has spread deep into the dermis of your skin, it is considered “late.” That’s why it’s SO IMPORTANT to know what to look for. Who gets Melanoma? For men under 50, it’s the #1 cancer. Women under 50 still get more Melanoma than men, but it’s the #3 cancer (this is due to the number of breast and thyroid cancers). It’s common for both genders under 50. The most vulnerable group is Caucasian men over 55 years of age. And the fairer your skin, the higher your risk. That doesn’t mean darker complexions are in the clear. In fact, the darker your skin tone, the more likely Melanoma will be caught later and be deeper into your dermis. Melanoma can occur in children too. It’s rare, but it can be very aggressive. What puts me at higher risk of Melanoma? Melanoma is directly related to increased sun exposure, and your chances are doubled if you’ve had five or more blistering sunburns. Blistering means your skin was very red and it hurt to touch it. Tanning beds are another contributor. Some statistics: Use of a tanning bed before age 35 increases your chances by 75%, and using a bed 10 times over your life increases your chances by 30%. Chances are higher you will develop Melanoma if you have a lot of moles. If you have fair-colored skin and light colored eyes, you’re at higher risk. Especially, if you are a redhead or have redheads in your gene-line. A history of any skin cancers can also put you at a higher risk. Lastly, if you have a family history of Melanoma, then you are at a higher risk of getting it, too. What are the warning signs of Melanoma? A - Asymmetry - Is the mole a perfect circle or an oval or does it take a funny shape? B - Borders - Are the borders of the mole crisp and clear? Hopefully, so. C - Color - What is the color in the mole and around it? Ideally, it doesn’t have a halo. D - Diameter - Is it larger than a pencil eraser? Then you should have it looked at! E - Evolution - Does it change over time? A benign mole won’t change quickly. Advocate for Yourself If you are concerned you may have Melanoma, and you see your dermatologist who says, “Well, let’s just see what happens over the next month,” I’d encourage you to persist. If you have a strong or funny feeling that it’s Melanoma, then you should consider having it tested. Better safe than sorry! In order to reduce your chances of Melanoma, it’s crucial that you understand proper sun protection. 86% of Melanoma is the result of UV-radiation exposure, either sun or tanning-bed exposure. Melanoma is one of the few preventable cancers, and with good sun protection, you shouldn’t have to worry about ever having it. Hopefully, you found this information helpful. If so, please subscribe to this channel below and share with your friends. I’d also like to know what you think of this video and other skin care topics that are important to you. Click here to see the sun protection products that I use for my cancer patients in my dermatology practice https://www.drbaileyskincare.com/shop... Thank you and have a great day! -Dr. Cynthia Bailey

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