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PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM MELANOMA

Source: www.skincheck.org
Topic: Atypical Moles
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Sort Desciption: Now is the time to take action to prevent the tragedy of melanoma from affecting your children. The first step is to learn more about it yourself. Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that can affect anyone starting at age 12. ...

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Now is the time to take action to prevent the tragedy of melanoma from affecting your children. The first step is to learn more about it yourself. Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that can affect anyone starting at age 12. Among 25 to 29 year olds it is the most common cancer and the incidence is increasing faster than any other type. Protecting the skin from sun exposure starting as an infant may sharply reduce the risk of developing melanoma later but, because it is curable only when caught early, learning the warning signs and checking your childs skin regularly for them is also essential. Melanoma may develop from a pre-existing mole or start in a clear area of the skin. Moles are pigmented spots that may be flat or raised. There are two types: normal and atypical. Normal moles have round or oval shapes, are less than 1/4 inch wide, have uniform color and shade, and have sharp, even borders. Atypical moles, present in 15% of the white population, usually have one or more of these properties: Width: 1/4 inch or more. Irregular shape. Two or more shades or colors. Fuzzy or notched borders. Raised fried egg center. Pebbled surface. The average lifetime risk of melanoma in the white population is 1 in 75 but may be much higher if your child has any risk factors. The risk is 15 times less among African Americans. Risk factors : Any atypical moles, even one. More than 50 normal moles. Light complexion, ...

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