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Melanoma: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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<span style="font-size: large;">Melanoma is the most aggressive of skin cancer type and experts caution that its incidence is increasing. However, with a few simple precautions you can minimize the risk.</span><br />
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<b>What is melanoma?</b><br />
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Melanoma is a type of cancer that forms from a few cells called melanocytes. Melanocytes produce a substance called melanin, which is responsible for the color of the skin, hair and eyes. Melanin also protects from the harmful UV rays of the Sun. If the skin gets too many ultraviolet rays, melanocytes can start to divide uncontrollably and thus begins the cutaneous melanoma.<br />
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However, melanocytes are found in various parts of the body, melanomas may exist elsewhere such as the eye, gastrointestinal tract or nervous system.<br />
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Melanoma can appear in normal skin or in a mole, and it is the most serious of skin cancers because it spreads very rapidly through the lymphatic system or the blood vessels, leading to produce metastases in lymph nodes and other areas of the human body such as the liver, lungs, bones and brain.<br />
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Types of Melanoma</h2>
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The 4 most common types of melanoma are:<br />
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<li><b>Lentigo malignant-melanoma</b>: implies 5-10% of melanoma cases. It appears almost always in over 60 years old people, in the face and on sun-damaged skin. It has a slow growth surface and takes long to penetrate deeply; metastases, therefore, are late and are limited to the cervical lymph nodes.</li>
<li><b>Superficial spreading melanoma</b>: is the most common, about 70% melanoma cases. It is most common in people aged 40-60 years old and its usual location is said: men and women in the trunk legs. Its surface growth lasts less than lentigo malignant-melanoma type, may still take months or years to penetrate deeply and spread.</li>
<li><b>Acral lentiginous melanoma</b>: represent 10% of all melanomas and are located mainly on the palms, soles, under the nail and lip. Its surface growth is short and quickly grows in depth, without showing typical signs of bleeding, itching or pain. It is more frequent in black people and Asians.</li>
<li><b>Nodular melanoma</b>: 10-15% of cutaneous melanomas. Its color is homogeneous and their size does not increase much; grows deep quickly and is difficult to do early detection. It is the most aggressive type.</li>
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Risk Factors for Melanoma</h2>
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These are the most common risk factors that predispose to melanoma:<br />
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<b>Exposure to Sun's Rays</b><br />
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The continuous and regular sun exposure is probably not an important risk factor in the formation of melanoma such as sunburn. Burns are the most harmful mild / moderate (which cause pain for less than two days and end up in a peeling of the skin) and the severe (pain or blisters for more than two days). The most serious burns for the development of melanoma are occurring in childhood and adolescence; that in adulthood increases the risk of melanoma over the next 10 years.<br />
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<b>Sensitive Skin</b><br />
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Skin types are divided into I to VI phototypes , according to the degree of ease to tan or burn. The types I and II are the most sensitive to sunlight; it is clear skin that suffers burns often and hard tan, and melanoma can arise more frequently in these people. However, people with higher phototypes have darker skin and tanning appears very soon, thus protecting from the sun's ultraviolet rays.<br />
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<b>Multiple Moles</b><br />
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Moles, also known as nevus, are confined dark spots, and can be congenital (existing since birth) or acquired (appear throughout life, mainly since puberty). The total number of nevi, which a person has is linked to genetics, but  also closely related to the amount of solar radiation that is exposed during childhood.<br />
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People with 50 or more nevi have an added risk factor for developing melanoma, so it should be evaluated by a dermatologist.<br />
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<b>Atypical Mole</b><br />
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They are nevus which alone already constitute a risk factor to develop into melanomas. They are flat, like spots, and meet at least three of the following characteristics:<br />
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<li>Jagged edges in the form.</li>
<li>Fuzzy edges on the boundary.</li>
<li>Various colors.</li>
<li>More than 5 mm in diameter.</li>
<li>Redness.</li>
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<b>Family History</b><br />
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Melanoma is associated with a genetic predisposition as in other cancers, so that a melanoma risk will be higher if a family member has suffered it. The closer the family the greater is the risk, younger has suffered from the disease, and more number of affected family has.<br />
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<b>Weakened Immune System</b><br />
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The consumption of drugs, transplant patients, those infected with HIV / AIDS, cancer patients or autoimmune diseases are causes of depression of the immune system, which facilitates the development of cancers, including melanoma.<br />
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Diagnosis of Melanoma</h2>
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<b>How can I identify a melanoma?</b><br />
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Early detection of melanoma is essential to prevent the spread of cancer for the rest of the body. In the early stages the patient survival is 90-95%, while in the case of advanced melanoma survival drops to 20% and treatment options are reduced. Therefore, it is advisable to examine the entire length of the skin with the help of mirrors once a month and go to the dermatologist to the discovery of a cutaneous macha with warning signs.<br />
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There are several simple and quick methods to detect warning signs that indicate the possible development of melanoma. No method is foolproof and they should be used in unison.<br />
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<b>ABCDE Rule</b><br />
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Melanoma have the following characteristics:<br />
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<li>Asymmetry.</li>
<li>Irregular, Scalloped edges.</li>
<li>Heterogeneous coloration (2 or more tones: black, Brown, reddish...).</li>
<li>Diameter greater than 5 mm.</li>
<li>Evolution with bleeding, itching, redness, hardening...</li>
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<b>Seven Criteria of Glasgow</b><br />
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It consists of three major criteria that are worth 2 points each and four minor criteria that are worth 1 point each. A lesion is suspected of melanoma if you add 3 or more points:<br />
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Major criteria:<br />
<ul>
<li>Change of size.</li>
<li>Change of shape.</li>
<li>Change of color.</li>
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Minor criteria:<br />
<ul>
<li>7mm or more in diameter.</li>
<li>Inflammation.</li>
<li>Bleeding.</li>
<li>Itching or pain.</li>
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<b>"The Ugly Duckling"</b><br />
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It is a very simple method to detect a group of moles that look different from the rest and examine it thoroughly using the methods described.<br />
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<b>Where occurs most often?</b><br />
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Man melanoma usually occur more frequently in the trunk, between the shoulders and hips, and the head and neck. On the other hand, in women, it appears most frequently at the bottom of the legs.<br />
In black people, melanoma usually arises under fingernails or toes, in the palms of hands and soles of the feet.<br />
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Melanoma Treatment</h2>
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The ideal treatment is surgical excision of melanoma, and patient survival depends on the degree of invasion that has the tumor. It is usually removed with a margin of 0'5 - 3cm, but there are also more detailed techniques such as Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery involves removing all of the melanoma, preserving the maximum healthy tissue around it, thanks to the implementation of systematic intraoperative biopsies.<br />
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Lymph nodes are only removed if it is shown that there is tumor metastasis by palpation (indurate low mobility and pain lymph), or by the sentinel lymph node technique. Sentinel lymph node is the node that receives a cancerous metastasis before any other, if this is not affected, none more it will be. Thanks to the injection of a radioactive substance in melanoma, that seeps up to a first node, which is the sentinel node, which is extracted and analysed microscopically.<br />
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To ensure the effects of immunotherapy with interferon-surgery α is used; radiotherapy is only used on lentigo malignant-melanoma, and sometimes it is the only option in very elderly or unfit for surgery people. See more about radiation therapy<br />
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Prevention of Melanoma</h2>
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There are two essential steps in preventing melanoma: self-examination and protection from UV rays.<br />
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Self-examination should be performed once a month; the whole body extension should be inspected with the help of mirrors, without forgetting the bottom of nail, the folds between the fingers and the scalp. Each mole or unusual spot should abide by the rules which have been mentioned above, and in case of doubt, always consult to a dermatologist. Remember that early diagnosis of melanoma can save your life.<br />
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UV protection should include certain measures:<br />
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<li>Avoid exposure to the Sun between 11:00 to 16:00.</li>
<li>Always use sunscreen with an appropriate index for the skin type. Repeat the application of cream every two hours, and after a bath or a lot of sweat, even if the product indicates water resistance.</li>
<li>Dry thoroughly after a bath prevents burns due to the "magnifying effect" of raindrops.</li>
<li>Wear protective clothing if you are going to be exposed too long to the Sun and have a sensitive skin phototype. This includes a hat or CAP, sunglasses and light long sleeve.</li>
<li>Maximized all these measures in places where light is reflected in the environment (sea, snow, and desert).</li>
<li>Avoid UV rays booths; been shown that their use increases the risk of developing melanoma and other skin cancers.</li>
<li>Watch medication that increases the sensitivity to sunlight, so consult your doctor for it and read the prospectuses.</li>
<li>Children under 6 months should not be exposed to the sun, and children under 3 years may only do so with a very high protection.</li>
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Finally, insist on the consultation to the dermatologist about any suspicious sign on a patch of skin; patients with more than 50 moles or a melanoma family history should see dermatologist regularly for a full test.</div>

Melanoma: Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

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Home Remedies for Oily Skin

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<span style="font-size: large;">Oily skin looks full of impurities, with open pores and shine on the nose, forehead and chin that looks very unattractive. However, although it is hard to believe, oily skin has its advantages.</span><br />
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One of the advantages of oily skin is, it makes you stay young longer. Oily skin retains elasticity and resists wrinkles for a longer time compared to normal skin. Another advantage is, oily skin is more resistant to the damaging effects of the Sun. And the best news is, that oily skin is easier to treat than the dry skin.<br />
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I’ll give you several <b>natural recipes for treating oily skin</b>. If you notice that some of these recipes dries your skin - then use it less often or try another.<br />
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Homemade Solutions for Oily Skin</h2>
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Keep Your Skin Clean</h3>
Oily skin attracts dirt and bacteria easily, this is one of the reasons why people with this type of skin are more prone to have acne and blackheads. To keep the skin clean you should wash your face twice a day with warm water and glycerin soap. After washing, take a final rinse with cold water to close the pores.<br />
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Orange Juice to Combat Oily Skin</h3>
Take the juice of two oranges daily. In two weeks you will notice that your skin is fat less. Moreover, orange juice also contains antioxidants and nutrients that benefit the health of the skin in general.<br />
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Extra Virgin and Cold-Pressed Olive Oil</h3>
Although it seems a contradiction, olive oil is very good for treating oily skin. Olive oil soothes the sebaceous glands so they produce less oil. You can put olive oil after washing your face at night. Just leave it all night and you can wash your face normally  the next day. My friend has oily skin and this remedy has served him well.<br />
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Egg Astringent for Oily Skin</h3>
While toning is recommended for dry skin, astringents are excellent for treating oily skin. Beat the egg-white until stiff and add a few drops of lemon. Apply it on the face and let it dry. Wash with cold water. You can repeat it about twice a week.<br />
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Water of Hamamelis (witch hazel, wonder water)</h3>
Witch Hazel or wonder water is an excellent solution for oily skin since it acts as an astringent. Mix one part of witch hazel with two parts of rosewater. Apply with a cotton ball to remove oil from your face. You don't need to rinse.<br />
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Sunflower Astringent for Oily Skin</h3>
Another very good astringent for oily skin is to add 1/2 cup of white vinegar and a tablespoon of sunflower oil to 1/2 cup of hot water. Mix well and let it cool. Clean your skin with this mixture.<br />
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Tomato Tonic</h3>
A tomato tonic is an easy and effective solution for treating oily skin. Tomato is naturally acidic, so it helps balance the pH of the skin and get rid of excess oil. Peel the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Crush it and add 30 g of glycerin. Apply it on the skin at the same day.<br />
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See also:<br />
<a href="http://teenvegetariansoul.blogspot.com/2014/12/homemade-face-masks-for-oily-skin.html" target="_blank"><u>Homemade Face Masks for Oily Skin</u></a><br />
<a href="http://teenvegetariansoul.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-best-astringent-tonic-for-oily-skin.html" target="_blank"><u>The Best Astringent for Oily Skin</u></a><br />
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Honey and Lemon</h3>
Lemon is another natural astringent that can help control oil production. Mix the juice of two lemons with a little honey in a cup. Apply the mixture at night over the area where you have problems of oily skin, leave on for 15 minutes and wash your face with warm water. Repeat two times a week.<br />
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Disposable Wipes to Remove Grease</h3>
Many experts recommend a disposable wipes diapers that are sold in pharmacies to remove oil from the face. Personally, I have not used them and I don't know if they work well or not, but maybe you want to try them.<br />
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Clay Masks </h3>
The application of clay facial masks on the skin helps to remove the oil and cleanse the pores. But, like cleaning products, this face masks can also dry your skin. Dr. Rebecca Kazin, assistant professor of dermatology at <a href="http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions</a> says, "My advice is to only apply masks on problem areas. And use them only occasionally".<br />
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Choose Oil-Free Facial Products</h3>
When you buy products for your face, they should be oil-free. The aim of this advice is obviously not to add more oil to the skin. Whether you buy a moisturizers, sunscreen or makeup, choose those with oil-free labeled. When you go to buy anti acne treatments, choose the water-based products rather than cream or ointment-based.<br />
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According to dermatologists, cleaning your face in the morning and in the evening is the most effective way to control oily skin. <a href="http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/medicalschool/departments/Dermatology/adultderm/clinicfaculty/Pages/aarmstrong.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. April Armstrong</a>, <span>Director of the Psoriasis Program at Department of Dermatology, University of Colorado School of Medicine</span> says "Always use a mild cleanser, since harsh soaps can stimulate the skin to increase the production oil. Furthermore, gently wash your face with your hands, using a washcloth can stimulate more sebum secretion."</div>
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Anemia: Types, Diagnosis and Treatment

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<span style="font-size: large;">Anemia is a medical condition that can interfere with daily activities, and can also be harmful if not addressed properly.</span><br />
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Types of Anemia</h2>
<b>Types of anemia: morphological classification</b><br />
The appreciation of the size and the content of erythrocytes hemoglobínico is one of the most commonly used in laboratory tests for the diagnosis of anemia. Erythrocyte greater clinical value index is the mean corpuscular volume (MCV), since it is a morphological criterion for classifying normocytic anemia (VCM: 82-98 fl), macrocytic (MCV> 98 fl), and microcytic (MCV <82 fl).<br />
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VCM is correlated with the mean corpuscular hemoglobin, which reports on the mean value content of hemoglobínico circulating erythrocytes. Consequently, the HCM decreases VCM (hypochromic microcytic anemias) in doing so and increases as it increases VCM (/ macrocytic anemias and hipercromas).<br />
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<b>Types of anemia: pathophysiological classification</b><br />
The pathophysiological classification (by their mechanism of production) of anemia was based on the ability of bone marrow to adapt to the decrease in blood hemoglobin concentration. The counting of reticulocytes (which are the precursor cells of red blood cells), indicates the responsiveness of bone marrow against anemia. The decrease in blood hemoglobin concentration always results in a compensating increase of erythropoiesis by increase of the Epo. Therefore, when the bone has a normal regenerative capacity, it must always be an inverse relationship between hemoglobin decrease and the increase in reticulocytes number (regenerative anemia).<br />
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By contrast, when the anemia is not accompanied by a proportional increase of reticulocytes number, the regenerative capacity of bone marrow will decreased (arregenerativa anemia).<br />
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Some of the most common causes of anemia are outlined below:<br />
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<b>A. REGENERATIVE</b><br />
<b>Acute blood loss.</b><br />
Acute anemia after a haemorrhage.<br />
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<b>Increase in the destruction of red blood cells.</b><br />
Corpuscular (due to alterations in the erythrocyte itself):<br />
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<li>Alterations of the membrane. Example: hereditary spherocytosis.</li>
<li>Enzyme deficiency. Example: deficit of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase.</li>
<li>Alterations of haemoglobin. Examples: sickle cell anemia or thalassemias.</li>
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Extracorpusculares (by causes outside the erythrocyte):<br />
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<li>Toxic. Example: snake venoms or chlorates.</li>
<li>Infectious agents: bacteria or parasites (malaria).</li>
<li>Mechanical causes. Example: vascular problems.</li>
<li>Immunological. Examples: transfusions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, anemias by autoantibodies or drugs.</li>
<li>Hypersplenism (the spleen enlarges and destroys many red blood cells).</li>
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<b>B. ARREGENERATIVAS</b><br />
<b>Impaired germinal cell or precursor of red blood cells:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Medullar Aplasia.</li>
<li>Myelodysplastic syndromes.</li>
<li>Bone marrow infiltration.</li>
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<b>Defects of hematopoietic factors (needed to form hemoglobin):</b><br />
Some examples:<br />
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<li>Deficit of iron (iron deficiency anemia).</li>
<li>Vitamin B12 deficiency.</li>
<li>Folic acid deficiency.</li>
<li>Erythropoietin deficiency.</li>
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Diagnosis of Anemia</h2>
<b>Clinical Manifestations</b><br />
The realization of medical history and physical examination, are always the first step in the study of anemia. Discarded a hemorrhage or underlying disease that justifies the anemia, the study should begin with consideration of gender, age and ethnicity of the patient, as well as its presentation (acute or chronic, time of evolution and existence background).<br />
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<b>Laboratory Tests</b><br />
To confirm the diagnosis of anemia, first, it is necessary to show the decrease of hemoglobin concentration in blood. This blood test called a complete blood count, which determines the levels of hemoglobin in the blood along with other parameters that indicate the morphology and size of erythrocytes. In addition, CBC informs us of possible alterations in other blood cells such as white blood cells and platelets.<br />
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In addition to the blood count, a blood smear (which looks the blood directly to the microscope) usually requested. This test can provide a lot of information about the cause of the anemia. According to the diagnosis, suspected can request many other tests, such as the levels of iron and ferritin (the body iron deposits), vitamin B12 and folic acid levels, reticulocytes levels (erythrocyte precursor cells), various autoantibodies, etc.<br />
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In arregenerativas anemias - which the cause of anemia is within the bone marrow, it is often necessary to apply for a study of bone marrow aspirate through a bone marrow biopsy. Aspirate is a sting in which bone marrow cells were taken, and is usually performed in the sternum. Biopsy is a puncture with a thicker needle, which takes a bone cylinder, enabling further study of the bone marrow. It is usually done in the iliac crest, which is the flange of bone we have above the hip.<br />
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Treatment of Anemia</h2>
Anemia treatment depends on the cause that causes it. Whatever, the objective is to increase the level of oxygen that the blood can transport, either by increasing red blood cells or hemoglobin concentration. Of course, we must treat the cause or disease that may have caused anemia.<br />
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In general just the replacement of iron orally in cases of iron deficiency anemia; or vitamin B12 and folic acid in cases of megaloblastic anemia.<br />
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When due to significant blood loss, blood transfusion is performed. And in more specific cases (such as hereditary syndromes) bone marrow transplantation may be considered. In any case, it is necessary to consult with the specialist that will indicate the most appropriate anemia treatment for your case.<br />
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In iron deficiency anemia case, we propose a set of dietary guidelines to regain your normal iron levels.</div>
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Anemia: Types, Diagnosis and Treatment

Anemia is a medical condition that can interfere with daily activities, and can also be harmful if not addressed properly. Types of Anem...

Anemia: Body Adaptation and Symptoms

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<span style="font-size: large;">Anemia or decreased concentration of hemoglobin in the blood - may be due to various causes, and the most common is the lack of iron, but it can also be a symptom of an underlying disorder.</span><br />
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Anemia is considered when the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood decreases, although the red blood cells are normal or even high. The reference that restricting the concentration of hemoglobin in the blood can vary depending on the population analyzed, since it depends on various factors such as age, sex, environmental conditions and dietary habits. Anemia is one of the most frequent causes of consultation for three main reasons:<br />
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<li>High incidence in children, women, youth or adult subjects with deficiencies in their diet (lack of iron and folic acid, especially).</li>
<li>It tends to be associated with many other diseases, which is a symptom of the underlying disorder.</li>
<li>High frequency in certain ethnic groups (associated with malnutrition and is widespread, especially in developing countries where people do not have the resources to maintain adequate food).</li>
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In many countries, the most common cause is lack of iron (iron deficiency anemia), whose incidence is particularly high in young women and growing children. Clinical manifestations of anemia (anemia syndrome) is generated from the operation of the various mechanisms of adaptation to deal with a decrease in tissue oxygenation (hypoxia) and mainly depends on the patient's age, how fast the establishment and the state of the cardiovascular system.</div>
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Body Adaptation to Anemia</h2>
The decline in blood hemoglobin levels are always responded by the body with increased synthesis of erythropoietin. The mechanism that involved in this process is directly related to hypoxia (lack of oxygen in tissues) - the main mechanism of adaptation to the anemia. Along with this, they implement another coping mechanism that occurs in the hematopoietic system and cardiovascular system.<br />
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Hematopoietic system produces a stimulation of erythropoiesis (red blood cell synthesis). The cardiovascular system responds, first through vasoconstriction widespread (preferably on skin, kidney, and spleen area) and subsequently, with the redistribution of blood volume and the increase in plasma volume.<br />
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<b>Erythropoietin stimulation</b><br />
It is a direct consequence of the increase in the concentration of erythropoietin synthesis, and it aims to increase the number of erythrocytes (red blood cells in blood) circulation.<br />
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<b>Better use of available hemoglobin</b><br />
Is achieved by increasing the intraeritrocitaria concentration (within erythrocytes) of 2,3 diphosphoglycerate (DPG), as this compound decreases the affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. This effect facilitates the release of oxygen to tissues.<br />
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<b>Adaptation of the cardiovascular system</b><br />
Faced with anemia, the body responds immediately with a redistribution of blood, which aims to ensure oxygenation of vital organs. Two simultaneous phenomena occur in this process:<br />
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<b>Redistribution of blood flow</b><br />
On the phenomenon of redistribution, a vasoconstriction from less deprived areas occurs, for example, the skin (pallor) and kidney, to derive blood to the most critical regions, for example, the brain. That is, the blood vessels on less important organs are closed, and blood that cannot pass through them is diverted to impersonate other major organs.<br />
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<b>Increasing cardiac output</b><br />
The largest debit or cardiac output is a response to tissue hypoxia; i.e., it increases the amount of blood pumped by the heart. This phenomenon is not developed until the concentration of hemoglobin in blood drops below 70 g / l. Clinically; increased cardiac output is manifested by tachycardia and functional appearance of systolic murmurs (produced by the blood out of the heart without having any pathology in the cardiac structures). If anemia is very intense and happens suddenly (acute anemia), a decrease in venous pressure can facilitate the development of hypovolemic shock. On the other hand, when the formation is slow (chronic anemia), then the volume of plasma characteristics progressively increased to maintain blood volume and prevent shock.<br />
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Signs and Symptoms of Anemia</h2>
The anemic syndrome is formed by a set of signs and symptoms that show the decrease in hemoglobin and development of compensatory mechanism. The main symptoms of anemia are:<br />
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<li><b>Pallor</b>: it is one of the most characteristic signs of anemia and a direct consequence of the widespread vasoconstriction (closing of the blood vessels) and the decrease in the concentration of hemoglobin in blood.</li>
<li><b>Asthenia</b>: is a general symptom closely linked to anemia (the anemic individual feels "tired").</li>
<li><b>Dyspnea</b>: subjective sensation of breathlessness.</li>
<li><b>Muscle fatigue</b>: even with small efforts.</li>
<li><b>Cardiovascular manifestations</b>: tachycardia and palpitations which are constant in moderate or severe anemia cases, especially when it founds abruptly. In a slow onset chronic anemia, the only noticeable sign of anemia is a functional systolic murmur (noise which makes the blood out of the heart). If anemia is very intense, it will add tachypnea (rapid breathing) or loss of consciousness.</li>
<li><b>Neurological disorders</b>: changes in vision. <a href="http://cep.sagepub.com/" target="_blank">Cephalalgia</a> (headache). When hemoglobin drops below 30 g/l (severe anemia), signs of cerebral hypoxia, headache, vertigo and even coma may occur.</li>
<li><b>Neuromuscular manifestations</b>: consists mainly of changing behavior, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders, insomnia, inability to concentrate and occasionally disorientation</li>
<li><b>Changes in menstrual period</b>: the existence of heavy periods (hipermenorrea) is the most common cause of anemia in young women, although it is usually a moderate anemia (Hb: 90-110 g/l). However, when anemia is more intense, it is usually show a reduction of menstrual rhythm, with a tendency to amenorrhea. What happens is that, against the decrease of hemoglobin, the body reacts to decrease, or even annulling, hematic loss.</li>
<li><b>Renal disorders</b>: there is a water retention which can lead to the appearance of edema or swelling in the legs.</li>
<li><b>Digestive disorders</b>: consist of anorexia, nausea and occasional constipation.</li>
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Homemade Face Masks for Oily Skin

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<span style="font-size: large;">Homemade facial mask recipes below are specially formulated for oily skin problems, get a clean and smooth skin after you use it.</span><br />
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Oily skin can be too unsightly when glosses are formed and become visible in some areas of the face such as the chin, nose and forehead. This type of skins is also characterized by the presence of pimples and blackheads, which require specific care and treatment to improve their appearance. There are many natural ingredients that are excellent for beautifying this skin type, therefore <a href="http://teenvegetariansoul.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Teen Vegetarian Soul</b></a> want to show you how to make homemade face masks for oily skin. An effective and economic solution!<br />
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Oat and Soybean Mask for Oily Skin</h2>
Oats is a cereal that contains some great properties to treat oily skin and control the flare that form on the skin. This ingredient can serve as a basis to prepare a good homemade mask for oily skin. You will need:<br />
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<li>Oatmeal</li>
<li>Soybean oil.</li>
<li>Water.</li>
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Pour a cup of oatmeal in a bowl and add about three tablespoons of soybean oil. Stir to create a paste. Then, add a little bit water and mix well the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Then, you can put the paste on the face skin that has been cleaned previously, and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Finally, clean the skin with warm water.<br />
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Cucumber and Lemon Mask for Oily Skin</h2>
Combination of lemon with cucumber provides an excellent and very effective mixture to combat oily skin on the face. Both foods are ideal to clean impurities and reduce the production of skin oils. To prepare this cucumber and lemon homemade mask you need:<br />
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<li>1/2 cucumber.</li>
<li>Lemon juice.</li>
<li>1 egg-white.</li>
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The first thing you need to do is peel the cucumber and put it next to the egg white and a tablespoon of lemon juice into the Blender jar. Stir all the ingredients until you have created a uniform and homogeneous paste. Once this step is complete, apply the mask all over the face and remove it with warm water when they have passed about 15 or 20 minutes.<br />
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Kiwi Fruit and Yogurt Mask for Oily Skin</h2>
Kiwi is ideal for oily skin because this fruit has astringent properties that control excess oil and eliminates most of the dirt from the face. This homemade mask of kiwi and yogurt for oily skin is very easy to make. You simply peel the kiwi, slice it and put it in the Blender jar. Then add two tablespoons of plain yogurt and whisk both ingredients to obtain a smooth and compact paste.<br />
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Apply the mixture on the clean skin with gentle movements and leave it on for 15 minutes. Finally, remove it with water and apply a specific moisturizer for oily skin for best results.<br />
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Tomato Mask for Oily Skin</h2>
Tomato face mask is a perfect treatment for oily skin. Rich in vitamin A and C, the tomato is an antioxidant with multiple benefits for the skin, and one of them is its ability to reduce the greasy appearance of the skin. To make this homemade tomato mask you need:<br />
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<li>1 well ripe tomato.</li>
<li>Lemon juice.</li>
<li>Oats.</li>
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Put the tomato along with the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of oatmeal in Blender jar and process until the dough is smooth. Then apply the mixture on the skin of the face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes before you removing it with warm water. Your skin will become softer but without noticing dryness.</div>
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The Best Astringent Tonic for Oily Skin

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<span style="font-size: large;">Bear in mind that oily skin need more care and cleaning to dry skin, and
 if your skin is oily and you not cleaning it constantly, it will clog 
your pores, this will not allow normal oxygenation to your skin.</span><br />
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You may have wondered why sometimes your skin is so oily, and the answer is simple and easy. Oily skin is a manifestation of an accumulation of sebum in the skin. And besides being aesthetically displeasing, because many times it accumulates in highly visible places, such as your hair and your face; It also can be harmful to your health, because if you are not provide a good treatment, you may end up in more negative consequences, such as seborrhea on your hair or acne and pimples on your face.<br />
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<b>How to identify which group my skin belongs?</b><br />
Open pores are one of the most common symptoms in people with oily skin. Also having too much accumulation of 'oil', due to sebaceous secretions, and never missing in this type of skin-pimples and acne.<br />
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<b>Main Causes of Oily Skin</b><br />
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<li>Age, because there is increased production of oil in stage of adolescence and youth.</li>
<li>Food also plays a decisive role in fat in your body, a diet poor in natural and vegetable foods will also produce more fat.</li>
<li>Obesity, and as we know, this condition is excess body fat.</li>
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Natural Astringent for Oily Skin</h2>
<b>Calendula Tonic</b><br />
Calendula is one of the best flowers to clean grease from your skin. What you should do is an infusion of 5 tablespoons of these flowers in half a litre of water. Once already, let it stand until the liquid is completely cold, leave it a couple of hours as well, and then pass it to a previously sterilized container. You can apply it to your skin with clean cotton whenever you want, especially at night.<br />
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<b>Daisies Tonic</b><br />
Daisy is one of the flowers with more beautifying properties. You can make one of the best tonics to clean your skin, and its very easy to prepare. To do this, you need 5 tablespoons of these flowers, crush them once are dry, put them in a clean container, add 12 tablespoons of clean water and two teaspoons of alcohol, it is preferable to use mineral water.<br />
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<b>Lemon Tonic</b><br />
Due to its antiseptic properties, perhaps lemon is the best natural astringent for all types of oily skin. Massage medium sized lemon gently to the skin once a day, your skin will look cleaner, free of impurities and completely renewed. It is recommended to use only at night.<br />
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<b>Cucumber and Green Tea Tonic</b><br />
Make an infusion with a packet of tea in a cup of hot water. Take half of a cucumber, peeled and grind them until pureed, then mixes it with the tea at an average temperature. Once this done, leave this mixture to settle for a few minutes, then press strongly with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Finally put it in a clean container, place it in the refrigerator for 5 days, and then you can apply it on your skin every night, this will help your skin always clean and free of grease.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;"><b>Remember...</b></span></span><br />
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It is very important to take the best care to your skin and hair, not only to look beautiful, but also to be healthy. Furthermore, don’t forget to also take care of your health by means of a balanced diet. Have a nice day!</div>
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Skin Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Types, Treatment

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<span style="font-size: large;">The non-melanoma skin cancer is formed from the different skin melanocytes cells. It is more common in head, face, neck, back of the hands, arms and legs, the most exposed areas  to sunlight.</span><br />
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Skin Cancer</h2>
Skin cancer is the degeneration of the normal skin cells to abnormal or cancerous cells.<br />
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There are two types of skin cancer: <a href="http://teenvegetariansoul.blogspot.com/2014/12/melanoma-types-causes-diagnosis-treatment.html" target="_blank"><u>melanoma</u></a> and non-melanoma. The non-melanoma is different from the melanoma skin cancer  that forms from skin cells other than melanocytes (cells that produce the pigment that gives color to skin, eyes and hair).  Both can occur anywhere on the skin, but is most common in the skin of the head, face, neck, back, arms and legs. That's because these parts more exposed to the sun.<br />
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Sun exposure and sunburn are the most common cause of this type of tumors. In fact, the damage caused by the sun accumulates over the years, so that the higher exposure to the sun (or tanning beds) has had throughout of life, higher risk of skin cancer shall exist.<br />
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The skin consists of three layers, which from the outside inwards, are: the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis.<br />
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<b>The two most common types of non-melanoma skin cancer are:</b><br />
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<li><b>Basal cell carcinoma (also called BCC)</b>: is the most common, occurring in the basal cells of the outermost layer of skin (epidermis).</li>
<li><b>Squamous or squamous carcinoma</b>: is the second most common and occurs in the upper layers of the epidermis (where they are called squamous cells).</li>
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Both have easy treatment because their growth is slow and its ability to induce metastasis is very low, but if left untreated can become large tumors of difficult surgical control or extended at local, regional level (affecting the lymph nodes), or remotely.<br />
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Skin Cancer</h2>
The symptoms of non-melanoma skin cancer affect the aspect that skin looks. This type of tumors appear as abnormal skin areas. They can be pink lesions, red (erythematous), inflamed, scaly lesions (dry), bleeding, like open wounds-that can make us suspect the existence of a skin cancer.<br />
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Some people (especially those with very fair skin) develop scaly lesions, rough or rough surfaces called actinic keratosis; these lesions are most commonly found on the skin of the face, ears, arms and scalp (especially in people with alopecia), and may become malignant skin cancers. Often these lesions are usually removed to reduce the risk of this could happen.<br />
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<b>Diagnosis of Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma)</b><br />
Any suspicious lesion indicate the presence of skin cancer should be examined by the doctor for diagnosis or monitoring of the injury, and if deemed indicated, a biopsy will be performed (remove part or the entire lesion) and then examined in the microscope and diagnose (pathological diagnosis).<br />
Suspicion of locoregional or distant spread, you must complete the study with other imaging (ultrasound, CT or MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging), analytical, and so on.<br />
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Treatment and Prevention of Skin Cancer</h2>
The treatment of skin cancer are vary depending on skin type of the patient, lesion size, depth of penetration, the aesthetic result, their location and age or other health problems that patients have.<br />
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<b>The available main treatments for skin cancer are:</b><br />
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<li><b>Surgery</b>: resect (remove) a complete or partial tumor. Mostly, the treatment can be performed on an outpatient basis (no input). Typically, local anesthesia to these surgical procedures is used. Several types of surgery that can be used are depending on the type of tumor and its location.</li>
<li><b>Mohs surgery (micrographic)</b>: is the surgeon, assisted by a microscope, and is removing each layer of the skin that is affected by the tumor. Each dried layer is examined under a microscope, and if it is infiltrated, is continued to remove the last infiltrated layer by the tumor. This procedure is limited to the area that well occupied by the tumor, preserving the healthy tissue, and has cure rates close to 98%. It is used most often in sensitive areas: general lesions of the face such as the eyelids (or near the eyes), ears, nose, lips ... -. The resulting scar may heal by second intention (let it heal alone), with skin grafts, sutures, and so on. It is usually performed under local anesthesia.</li>
<li><b>Conventional surgery (excision or surgical resection)</b>: total or partial with an adequate margin of safety.</li>
<li><b>Curettage</b>: using an instrument called a curette, will scraping the tumor to remove it in its entirety. This curette may be electrical, allowing better bleeding control due to heat effect.</li>
<li><b>Radiation therapy</b>: is to treat the injury with devices that emit radiation to kill the tumor cells (linear accelerators, cobalt bombs, etc.).</li>
<li><b>Cryotherapy</b>: just like you do with common warts, liquid nitrogen is applied to the exposed injury and freezes tissue. This produces a crust that falls off after a few days. It is the most commonly used treatment, because it requires very bulky facilities, ambulatory, no surgery, no bleeding, and can indicate in almost all patients (including those with clotting problems).</li>
<li><b>Topical treatments (creams)</b>: As radiotherapy kills tumor cells in which it is applied.</li>
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After treatment, it is important to carry out routine checks for early detection of new lesions, or whether a recurrence of treated lesions occurs. These reviews performed by the doctor (either GP or dermatologist), but the "self-review" weekly or monthly by the patient is a must.<br />
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<b>Skin Cancer Prevention</b><br />
Skin cancer can be prevented by avoiding or reducing sun exposure:<br />
<ul>
<li>In the middle of the day (as the sun shines more).</li>
<li>Use creams with an appropriate protection factor and applying the product as often as necessary. Remember to leaving it for at least 30 minutes, since the effect of sunscreen is usually not immediate.</li>
<li>Use large caps or hats and long-sleeved shirts and long pants when we are outdoors.</li>
<li>Use sunscreen also when you go to do sports outdoors.</li>
<li>Avoid the use of tanning treatments (UVA, etc.).</li>
<li>If you notice any kind of unusual spots on your body go to your doctor and conduct periodic evaluations to detect abnormalities in the skin. You can use a small mirror to the most difficult areas to see. An early diagnosis can satisfactorily address nine out of ten skin cancers.</li>
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Of course, it is very important to follow all instructions of the physician, both in terms of prevention and monitoring and diagnosis of such diseases.</div>
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