Skin Cancer

This is most commonly found in women who have spent a lifetime sunbathing without due protection for their skin. Solar keratoses are rough, red patches which can be surgically removed safely and will heal leaving no scar if left untreated these pre cancerous lesions will develop into the far more serious squamous cell carcinoma, which is a thickened, roughened version of the above and mostly appears on the face.


Basal cell carcinoma also appears predominantly on the face as a persistent small sore. Both these conditions can be treated by surgery or chemotherapy, but some scarring may ensue.

The most severe and fortunately rarest form of skin cancer is called malignant melanoma and is indicated by deeply pigmented patches, colored brown, black or sometimes dark blue, or by a lump which suddenly changes colour when exposed to the sun. Any patch should be checked by a doctor as speedily as possible since treatment involves removal of the affected area plus a certain amount of surrounding skin, depending on the state of the growth.