The moles They are small spots or bumps that appear on the skin. Most of them can be had from birth, but there are also moles acquired over time and are caused by exposure to the sun. Within the framework of Lunar Day, which is celebrated on the first Sunday of February (this 2023 falls on February 5), it is important to reinforce the need for a preventive check-up to prevent the cancer.
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at the station summer, Peru reaches scales of ultraviolet radiation (UV) between 14 to 17 points, extremely high rates. It is for this reason that people must protect the skin. Incorrect exposure can cause the appearance of moles, skin spots, skin cancer, among others.
“Although most people develop moles, blemishes, or other types of skin lesions, not everyone is aware of or knows how to identify them. Sometimes, we are not used to performing a skin self-exam or noticing changes that may present”indicates the doctor Lía Pamela Rebaza, Oncosalud specialist skin oncologist.
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The oncologist provides guidelines on how to identify a possible dangerous place with the ‘ABCDE’ method:
Asymmetry. Look carefully if half of the mole does not correspond to the other half (they do not have the same shape).
irregular edges. Check if the edges of the mole are not well defined and it is not appreciated exactly where the lesion begins and ends.
Color. If the mole presents more than one color such as brown, black, green, red and/or whitish spots, the lesion should be studied more rigorously.
Diameter. When a mole is larger than six millimeters in diameter or has grown since the previous checkup, it’s a warning sign.
Evolution. It is important to observe if the mole changes in size, shape or color over time.
If a person has many moles it may be more difficult to identify the changes, in which case it is important to visit a specialist periodically.
Good date
In this summer, Oncosalud promotes the ‘Living with Sun’ campaign‘, which seeks to call on all Peruvians to learn to live with the sun by protecting the skin properly and correctly, promoting prevention against skin cancer. Learn more at oncosalud.pe
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