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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS FOR SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER?
An expert has listed the “red flags” that can be considered a sign of skin cancer. Noting that with the advent of summer, the duration of people’s sun exposure will also increase, experts have warned against skin cancer, which can be caused by the harmful effects of the sun.
Turkey Medicals member and JCI Florya hospital Aesthetic clinic /Dermatologist in Istanbul said, “early detection of skin cancer can significantly increase the chances of treating it effectively, so it is vital that we are all aware of the red flags to watch out for.”
“Like all health problems, prevention is more appropriate than treatment. We should do everything we can to avoid skin cancer in the first place and use enough sunscreen to block out harmful UVA and UVB rays, not only in sunny weather all year round, should be an important part of our daily routine.” was said.
Here are the early warning signs you can look out for for skin cancer:
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CHANGES IN THE APPEARANCE AND TEXTURE OF MOLES
Most of us have skin growths called moles, which are usually harmless but can be a common place for melanomas to develop. It is important that you check your moles regularly for any changes that may occur.
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FOOT AND TOENAIL CHANGES
Skin cancer can develop anywhere in our body, but one of the places we should pay attention to is our nails and toenails. Melanomas can appear as dark spots or lines under our nails, while the skin around the nails can also darken.
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PERSISTENT ITCHING
It is completely natural that our skin itches from time to time, and it is usually completely harmless. However, if it persists in a certain area, it may be a sign of skin cancer, especially if there are other warning signs such as changes in appearance.
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VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Melanomas traditionally appear on our skin, but they can also develop in the eyes and cause changes in our vision. Ocular melanoma can be difficult to notice until it actually progresses, and symptoms include blurred vision, decolorized spots, and an increased number of flying objects.
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SCALY AND DRY SKIN
Our skin can become dry and scaly from time to time, and most often there is nothing to worry about. But persistent scaly spots can sometimes be a symptom of skin cancer.
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If you also have these symptoms and are concerned about skin cancer, it is important to contact your Turkish dermatologist doctor as soon as possible and have your symptoms checked.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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