{"id":4450,"date":"2023-02-08T16:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T14:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/?post_type=services&p=4450"},"modified":"2023-04-05T12:40:47","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T09:40:47","slug":"skin-cancer","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/old.cosmeticdermamedicine.gr\/en\/skin-cancer","title":{"rendered":"Skin Cancer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n \n Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura <\/span>\n \n \n Dermatologist \u2013 Venereologist <\/span>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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“Skin Cancer is mainly due to excessive exposure to solar radiation – the most dangerous being UVB – but there is also a hereditary predisposition. It is a fairly common type of cancer, as according to the World Health Organization there are almost 3 million cases per year” says Dermatologist – Venereologist Dr. Amalia Tsiatoura. “Unfortunately, the incidence of skin cancer is increasing, and today it reaches 25% of the population. Despite the fact that in 80% of cases it occurs on the face, hands and neck, it is possible for it to occur in unexposed areas such as the palms, soles and perineum.”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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What is Skin Cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Skin Cancer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Skin cancer can start in the form of precancerous lesions. These precancerous lesions are changes in the skin that are benign, but can potentially turn into an aggressive form of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Skin cancer can occur at any age, with a higher incidence in people aged 40-60 years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in recent years there has been an increase in cases in younger people. As the factors that favor its occurrence are skin type and exposure to sunlight, people with fair skin, freckles, moles, a family history of skin cancer and people who are frequently exposed to the sun or have received radiation therapy have an increased risk of developing skin cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incidence of skin cancer is particularly high in countries with high sunshine, such as Greece. Often, skin cancer occurs in people with a weak immune system, for example, people infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or people who have undergone chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Basal cell epithelioma BCC <\/h2>\n \n \n

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The most common type of skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma (BCC). It is a neoplasm that originates from cells in the basal layer of the epidermis and is the least dangerous form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma accounts for more than 90% of skin cancer cases in the US and Greece. Although it grows slowly and very rarely – if ever – metastasizes, it must be treated immediately because if its removal is delayed, it destroys tissues in great depth, often reaching as far as the bones.<\/p>\n

An important risk factor for this type of cancer is chronic and prolonged exposure to the sun. According to research, 85% of basal cell carcinomas occur on the face, with the most common area being the nose. The initial appearance of basal cell carcinoma is in the form of a red papule that gradually grows. The most common symptom is an open sore, which does not heal and remains open for more than 3 weeks. Less commonly, itching, bleeding or pain in the area occurs.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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There are various forms of basal cell carcinoma, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n