Question 1

why the skin is so susceptible to getting cancer?

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Exposure to sun: The skin is the largest organ on your body and it's what protects you from the environment. It's exposed to the sun everyday. The average person gets about 22 hours of sun a week just from normal living (walking to and from work, shopping, sitting in the car). Sun causes damage to the skin in the form of free radicals which causes aging and can lead to formation of precancers and skin cancers.

Question 2

is scar tissue more susceptible to the development of skin cancer?

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Scar: Scars are more susceptible to the development of skin cancer.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of head cancer?

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Headache/ nausea: Head cancer i assume you mean brain cancer.  Headache, nausea, vomiting, seizures, stroke like sumptoms may be some of the typical presenting signs. Some may have speech, memory, or movement / motor function problems.

Question 4

what do skin cancers usually look like?

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Non-healing wounds: If you have a growth that is not healing, and tends to bleed on its own, you should definitely bring it to the attention of your dermatologist.  For photos of common skin cancers, please see the following website:
http://www.Aad.Org/skin-conditions/skin-cancer-detection.

Question 5

how do i know if i have cancer on my head?

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On or in?: If you are concerned about cancer "on" your head, you will feel a mass or lump. If the concern is about cancer "in" your head, that is a difficult issue. Brain tumors may present with convulsions, paralysis, vision or hearing issues, mental changes etc.

Question 6

how does cancer produce dimpling of the overlying skin?

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Dimpling: Sometimes the mass causes mild swelling around it that is not enough to be seen but it's enough to make the connective tissue/ligaments that support the breast to be pulled inward and causing skin dimpling.

Question 7

could a knot on the back lower part of my head be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Need to see it: Common cysts of the scalp are easily felt as freely-movable, smooth-surfaced masses and may be kept or excised as seems best to you, with your physician's approval.  An old bump can leave a harmless fibrous scar where the bruise was.  A cancer here is uncommon, but a new mass or ulcer that is growing anywhere is worrisome.

Question 8

what are some alternatives for shaving your head for cancer?

Accepted Answer

Cut it short: I usually advise against shaving the head because it causes nicks and cuts which can become infected. Also, patients develop folliculitis because of the irritation. Cut it short to make it easier to accept emotionally and make your bed and sink easier to clean.

Question 9

how to tan healthily? without getting cancer and skin damages

Accepted Answer

There isn't: Tanning is your skin's response to damage from uv rays. Your skin is trying to protect itself. There is no such thing as "safe tanning". If you spend lots of time outdoors, where sunblock, reapply often, where a hat if you can. Tanning less now will reduce the effects of sun damage later including wrinkles.

Question 10

i have problem with my skin, but it isn't cancer, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There are numerous skin conditions, and without examing you or getting more of a description it is impossible to even make an educated guess.  You need to see a dr. For an evaluation and get a diagnosis, so that your treatment can be tailored appropriately for you.  Best wishes.

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