Question 1

explain the short and long term effects of skin cancer on the human body?

Accepted Answer

None / Death: This isn't the best place to go for a homework question, but we're glad to help. A basal cell carcinoma on the face won't do a thing beyond growing inexorably. Neglect it, and it will destroy an eye, nose, and eventually grow into the brain. That's the end. Squamous cell carcinomas can spread to remote sites and melanomas do so even more aggressively. Effect depends on location.

Question 2

what are the short and long term effects from skin cancer on the body?

Accepted Answer

3 main types: Basal and Squamous occur in older, sun exposure.  Melanoma any age, these have different symptoms and signs.  Local issues for the first 2. Melanoma unpredictably can go to other organs.

Question 3

i have scalp folliculitis for about 5 years now. it gets better only when i take oral antibiotic course but return back again. can this long term inflammation turn into skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Recurrent folliculitis is not a known risk factor for skin cancer. Good luck.

Question 4

dxd erythema ab igne on small area of inner thigh from long term heating pad. stopped using pad, rash very faded 10 days later. read articles about risk of skin cancer now? is that actually a significant risk? terrified i have damaged myself?

Accepted Answer

: I personally feel that the risk of any skin cancer secondary to your exposure is very slim. You might have the hyperpigmentation for a while, however. See your dermatologist should any significant changes occur in the area of involvement

Question 5

what are the causes of skin cancer and what are the effects?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer : Skin cancer is caused frequently by intense and cumulative ultraviolet radiation exposure and genetics . If detected early, most skin cancers are highly curable. Some skin cancers such as melanoma have the potential to spread to other organs (metastasize) and become lethal.

Question 6

are there known side effects of not getting enough sun exposure without sunscreen? do the risks outweigh the skin if skin cancer from sun exposure?

Accepted Answer

Vit D and Sunscreen: The lack of vit d is a huge issue these days. Using sunscreen at all times can reduce the skin's ability to convert vit d to its active form. Vit d deficiency has been linked to several cancers. On the other hand the benefits of using sunscreen outweight this risk. Increased sun exposure can lead to several skin cancers including melanoma that can be deadly. Vit d can be supplemented with pills. S.

Question 7

what are the chances of developing skin cancer following co2 laser skin resurfacing? i believe my fair skin due to my irish heritage makes me more prone to burns and skin cancer. can co2 laser cause such side effects?

Accepted Answer

Co : Co 2 laser can even help with treatment of skin cancers. Obviously strict sunscreen use is essential post treatment.

Question 8

what body system does skin cancer effect?

Accepted Answer

Skin and others: Skin cancer came from skin cells. Some of the most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma involving the skin... However, by nature, cancer, including skin cancer can travel to any other organs in the body such as brain, lungs, liver, bone, lymph nodes, other part of the skin, ect...This is more common with meolanoma and rare with basal or squamous.

Question 9

how can skin cancer affect the whole body?

Accepted Answer

If it spreads: Typical skin cancer such as a basal cell cancer or a localized squamous cell will not affect the whole body. Only a squamous cell or melanoma that is advanced and spread will affect other areas of the body.

Question 10

how long is it supposed to it take for skin cancer to develop?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer : The timing of the development of skin cancer is variable. In many cases there is a considerable lag time (years)  from sun exposure in childhood to the development of skin cancer in adulthood. In other cases a skin cancer may develop over months . In any case, a dermatologist should evaluate any suspicious skin lesions.

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I have scalp folliculitis for about 5 years now. it gets better only when i take oral antibiotic course but return back again. can this long term inflammation turn into skin cancer?

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Dxd erythema ab igne on small area of inner thigh from long term heating pad. stopped using pad, rash very faded 10 days later. read articles about risk of skin cancer now? is that actually a significant risk? terrified i have damaged myself?

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What are the causes of skin cancer and what are the effects?

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Are there known side effects of not getting enough sun exposure without sunscreen? do the risks outweigh the skin if skin cancer from sun exposure?

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What are the chances of developing skin cancer following co2 laser skin resurfacing? i believe my fair skin due to my irish heritage makes me more prone to burns and skin cancer. can co2 laser cause such side effects?

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