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Got a or a new growth that you want to get checked out❓On average, a waitlist to see a General Practitioner or a can...
01/06/2021

Got a or a new growth that you want to get checked out❓On average, a waitlist to see a General Practitioner or a can take from 20 days to 8 weeks🗓!

Lucky for you, offers fast and reliable consultations at the palm of your hands📲

There are no wait times, no hassles and no worries👏🏼🙌🏾

Head over to our website🖥 and schedule a consultation with any of our Board-Certified doctors👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️. Just send us a couple of pictures📷 and you’ll get an answer within 24 hours⏱.

Really, it’s as simple as that😉

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive form of . This disease has a high risk of metastasizing and recurring...
31/05/2021

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, aggressive form of . This disease has a high risk of metastasizing and recurring, often within two or three years after being diagnosed😧. MCC is also called Toker tumors, cutaneous neuroendocrine carcinoma, trabecular cell carcinoma and primary small-cell carcinoma of the .

MCC has an incidence of approximately 0.23 per 100,000 people in Caucasian populations🙎🏻‍♀️. It is slightly more common in men🙍🏼‍♂️ and tends to appear after the age of 50🧓🏽. This condition occurs in parts of the body that are commonly exposed to sunlight☀️, with the head and neck being the most often affected areas. MCC also affects people that are immune suppressed⬇️: those with solid organ transplants, infection, hematological malignancy or patients on drugs like azathioprine💊.

Lesions first present themselves as a single, pearly, pimple-like lump. They can be red, purple, bluish-red or skin colored. MCC are not painful, but they grow rapidly😨, which is what draws attention to them. This type of can spread through the lymphatic system, resulting in arising in other areas of the body😲.

MCC is three to five times more deadly than melanoma🤯, which is why early detection is so important❗️ If caught early, it can be treated successfully😌. A dermatologist👩🏾‍⚕️ can diagnose this condition with a biopsy🔬. Treatment consists of surgical of the tumor and radiation therapy☢️.

Bowen’s disease is an early form of . It affects the outermost layer of the skin, the . Also called squamous cell carc...
29/05/2021

Bowen’s disease is an early form of . It affects the outermost layer of the skin, the . Also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ, this condition generally presents as a red, scaly patch that emerges in areas that are frequently exposed to the sun🌞. These lesions can itch, crust or ooze; they grow slowly, but may develop into a more serious type of skin cancer if left untreated😱.

These red or pink patches can be scaly or crusty, flat or raised and measure a few centimeters in diameter; in some cases they may be tender, verrucous, fissured and may even bleed. Most of the time, only one is present, but in about 10-20% of people with this condition, multiple lesions may develop in more than one area of the body😲.

Chronic sun exposure and aging🧓🏼 are the most common risk factors of . Typically, lesions emerge in areas that are commonly hit by the sun’s rays☀️; in some cases, though, they can appear in other parts of the body😥. Most commonly, lesions develop on the lower legs🦵🏾, but in rare cases they can also appear on the head, neck, palms, soles and ge****ls. Furthermore, certain strains of the human papilloma virus ( ) are linked to Bowen’s disease: HPV 16, 18, 34 and 48 have been shown to cause the emergence of lesions in the ge****ls, while HPV 2, 16, 34 and 35 are linked to causing lesions in other areas🤯.

Bowen’s disease is not a serious condition in and of itself. Because of how slow it grows (typically months to years🗓), it can be detected early and treated effectively🙌🏻. The main concern with it is the fact that if left untreated, it may turn into squamous cell carcinoma; this happens in about 1 in every 20 people with untreated Bowen’s disease😨. A doctor can identify this condition based on a detailed patient history, the characteristics of the lesion and a thorough clinical evaluation. Bowen’s disease may be mistaken for other skin conditions like or . A diagnosis can be confirmed with a biopsy of the affected tissue🔬. Treatment depends on various factors, but the most common solutions for this condition include topical chemotherapy, cryotherapy, curettage, photodynamic therapy and surgical excision👩🏽‍⚕️.

Prevention of Bowen’s disease comes by safe sun practices. Seek shade and minimize outdoor activities between 10 AM and 4 PM⌚️. Avoid the use of tanning beds🙅🏼, use protective clothing, wide-brimmed hats and sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher👍🏾.

Anybody can develop skin cancer, no matter the color of their skin😨. That’s why it’s important to perform regular self e...
27/05/2021

Anybody can develop skin cancer, no matter the color of their skin😨. That’s why it’s important to perform regular self examinations🔍 to check for any irregularities on our bodies. To know how to proceed, follow these steps:

1️⃣You’ll need a bright light💡, a full-length mirror🪞, a hand mirror, two chairs/stools🪑 and a blow-dryer.
2️⃣Examine your face👩🏽. Place extra attention to your nose, lips, mouth and ears (front and back). Use both mirrors to get a clearer view.
3️⃣Check your scalp🧑🏼‍🦲. If needed, use the blow-dryer and mirrors to expose each section of your scalp; if needed, ask a friend or family member for help.
4️⃣Look at your hands✋🏿. Inspect the palms and back, between the fingers, under the fingernails, continue up the wrists and the front and back of your forearms.
5️⃣Scan your arms💪🏽. Begin at the elbows and check the sides of your upper arms, including the underarms.
6️⃣Inspect your torso💁🏻‍♂️. Carefully look at your neck, chest and torso.
7️⃣Check your back. Turn your back to the full-length mirror and use the hand mirror🤳🏼 to check the back of your neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, buttocks and backs of both legs.
8️⃣Examine your legs🦵🏻. Sit down and prop a leg on a stool or chair. Look at the front and sides of both legs, thighs, shins, ankles, feet, heels, soles, between your toes and under toenails. Use the small mirror to check your ge****ls.

If you see any new, unusual growths, get them looked at by a dermatologist👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️ as soon as possible‼️

May 23rd is World Melanoma Day🗓. Detecting this condition at an early stage is crucial as it can greatly increase the ch...
23/05/2021

May 23rd is World Melanoma Day🗓. Detecting this condition at an early stage is crucial as it can greatly increase the chance for it to be cured❗️ Early detection consists of monitoring and being on the lookout🔍 for certain changes. Always remember your ABCDEs.

✔️A stands for asymmetry. In malicious growths, one half will be different than the other.
✔️B stands for border. Be aware of moles with irregular, scalloped or poorly defined borders.
✔️C stands for color. Keep an eye out for lesions with multiple colors. Benign moles are unicolored, melanoma can have different shades of tan, brown or black and areas of white, red or blue.
✔️D stands for diameter. Melanoma growths typically measure more than 6mm in diameter.
✔️E stands for evolving. Changes in size, shape, color or elevation of a spot on your skin are red flags.

Performing routine checks of your skin is crucial to catch early in its development. If you do see anything suspicious, consult with a dermatologist👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️.

Anybody can get ; however, people with the following characteristics have a greater risk of developing it😲:🔺Fair skin🔺E...
23/05/2021

Anybody can get ; however, people with the following characteristics have a greater risk of developing it😲:

🔺Fair skin
🔺Excessive sun exposure
🔺Exposure to radiation
🔺Blue or green eyes
🔺Blonde or red hair
🔺Indoor tanning
🔺Basal cell nevus syndrome
🔺A weakened immune system
🔺Family and personal history

Gratulerer med dagen Norge!🥳🎉Happy National Constitution Day to our followers from Norway!🇳🇴🎇 ...
17/05/2021

Gratulerer med dagen Norge!🥳🎉

Happy National Constitution Day to our followers from Norway!🇳🇴🎇

A Marjolin ulcer is a rare, aggressive type of malignant that arises from a scar, poorly healing wound or from the sit...
16/05/2021

A Marjolin ulcer is a rare, aggressive type of malignant that arises from a scar, poorly healing wound or from the site of a thermal burn scar🤯. It may also form from osteomyelitic lesions, venous ulcers, lupus scars, frostbite, skin grafts, pressure sores, surgical scars, animal bites and even vaccination scars😳.

Squamous cell is the most frequent type of malignancy present in these lesions, although basal cell carcinoma has also been identified🔍. Marjolin ulcers are aggressive and have a poor prognosis with a high rate of recurrence😲.

A presents as a sore that won’t heal. It grows slowly and may have excess granulation tissue, foul-smelling pus, bleed easily and be painful😨. These lesions are typically flat and hardened with elevated margins. In early stages, the damaged skin will burn, itch and blister; then, a new open sore filled with hard lumps will form.

When an ulcer persists for more than 3️⃣ months at the site of a scar, a Marjolin ulcer should be suspected. A diagnosis is reached with a and histological examination of the specimen🔬.

Treatment for Marjolin ulcers is wide local excision of the lesion. can also be considered. Aggressive cancers that have spread to the bone will require amputation. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy have proven to be ineffective against these lesions😕.

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