Question 1

do people ever get skin cancer from writing on their hands?

Accepted Answer

No: I really do not think that there is relationship.

Question 2

can skin cancer be caused by writing on your skin with marker?

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No: I have not heard of this being a cause of skin cancer.

Question 3

can writing on your hands cause skin cancer?

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Skin : I am not aware of any reports of skin cancer resulting from writing on ones hands. The practice of writing on ones hands can irritate the skin and should be discouraged.

Question 4

how do you get skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Photodamage: Basal and squamous cell skin cancers are the two most common skin cancers.  They develop due to excessive sun exposure.  In people who are otherwise healthy, these tumors do not metastasize but cause destruction by direct extension.  The 3rd most common skin cancer is malignant melanoma, fatal if metastasized.  Although some cases of melanoma are hereditary, most are also due to sun exposure.

Question 5

how long after having sunburns can you get skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Repeat sunburns bad : Repeated bad sunburns lead to a higher chance of getting melanoma skin cancer. Although the rarest skin cancer it is potentially the most fatal skin cancer. Most adults with a long history of heavy sun exposure will start to see the common basal cell skin cancers developing around age 60. Those are almost always cured with a relatively simple excision.

Question 6

can you get skin cancer in your arm pit?

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Yes: Unfortunately you can get skin cancer anywhere. Most often skin cancer is caused by sun exposure but also sometimes caused by chronic wounds or inflammation or genetic problems.  Also other cancers also metastasize to the armpit because of lymphatic drainage .  If you see a change in color or a new bump- these things should prompt you to see a doctor to verify that it is not cancer.

Question 7

how can you get skin cancer from a tanning bed?

Accepted Answer

Same as from sun: Damage to your skin causes your body to have to replace the damaged skin with new skin.  Heavy ultraviolet rays from either the sun or tanning beds cause damage to old skin and mutations to new skin. Thus, the more mutations your skin incurs the more chance you have for skin cancer to develop. Skin cancer is a result of mutations occurring in the skin as it replaces old cells.

Question 8

i found a dark brown mole on the side  of my penis  that i did not have before. it is pretty big and has uneven borders. can you get skin cancer  ther?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: See a dermatologist asap. Penile cancers are notoriously bad. The earlier the intervention, the better the outcome. Good luck from nyc.

Question 9

can you get skin cancer from a first degree sunburn when you have only had a few mild ones in the past?

18 yrs/ few freckles on nose&face/pale

Accepted Answer

Hard to predict: It is well known that sunburn and excess sun exposure increase the risk of skin cancer. he lifetime risk of skin cancer is 20% and it is estimated that by age 65, 40% of individuals will have acquired at least one lesion.  Fortunately, most of these are not melanomas, which carry the worst prognosis. I recommend using sunscreen on a regular basis to minimize further risk and avoid tanning booths.

Question 10

how can a person get skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sun damage and Genes: There can be a family component to many cancers including skin cancers. This should not be taken lightly. Sun exposure is another large risk factor for skin cancer. The two together can be very dangerous. If you have a strong family history, lots of sun exposure, or any enlarging skin lesions, be evaluated by your local doctor and/or dermatologist.

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