{"id":12023,"date":"2016-04-13T14:09:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T14:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50.28.10.128\/~pslcenter\/?page_id=12023"},"modified":"2026-05-01T02:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:18:48","slug":"skin-cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/skin-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Cancer: Early Detection, Types, Prevention &#038; Expert Tips for Lifelong Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/actinic-keratosis-ak\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Exanoke of Actinic Keratosis\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Actinic Keratosis\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/actinic-keratosis.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/actinic-keratosis.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13507\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27231%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20231%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27231%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/actinic-keratosis-200x173.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/actinic-keratosis.jpg 231w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/atypical-moles\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Example of Atypical Moles\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"233\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Atypical Moles\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/atypical-moles.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/atypical-moles.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13508\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27233%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20233%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27233%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/atypical-moles-200x172.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/atypical-moles.jpg 233w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/basal-cell-carcinoma-bcc\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Example of Basal Cell Carcinoma\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Basal Cell Carcinoma\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13509\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27234%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20234%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27234%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma-200x171.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma.jpg 234w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/melanoma\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Example of Melanoma\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Melanoma\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/melanoma.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/melanoma.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13510\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27236%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20236%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27236%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/melanoma-200x169.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/melanoma.jpg 236w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/merkel-cell-carcinoma\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Example of Merkel Cell Carcinoma\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"236\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Merkel Cell Carcinoma\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/merkel-cell-carcinoma.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/merkel-cell-carcinoma.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13511\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27236%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20236%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27236%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/merkel-cell-carcinoma-200x169.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/merkel-cell-carcinoma.jpg 236w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_6 1_6 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:16.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:11.52%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:11.52%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/squamous-cell-carcinoma-scc\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Example of Squamous Cell Carcinoma\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Squamous Cell Carcinoma\" src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/squamous-cell-carcinoma.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/squamous-cell-carcinoma.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-13512\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27230%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20230%20200%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27230%27%20height%3D%27200%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/squamous-cell-carcinoma-200x174.jpg 200w, https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/squamous-cell-carcinoma.jpg 230w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:42;line-height:1.41;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Skin Cancer &amp; Skin Cancer Screening: Early Detection, Types, Prevention &amp; Expert Tips for Lifelong Protection<\/p><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><div class=\"fusion-page-title-wrapper\">\n<p>Skin cancer is the <strong>most common cancer<\/strong> in the United States, with one in five Americans developing it in their lifetime. It affects people of all ages, including nearly 50% of those over 65. The good news? When caught early through proper screening and self-exams, skin cancer is highly treatable with excellent outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"auto\">This page is focused on patients wanting to learn more about \u201cskin cancer symptoms,\u201d \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/skin-cancer-screenings\/\">skin cancer screening<\/a>,\u201d \u201cABCDE melanoma rule,\u201d and \u201chow to prevent skin cancer.\u201d Whether you\u2019re concerned about a <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/atypical-moles\/\">changing mole<\/a> or want proactive protection, you\u2019ll find clear, actionable information here.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Main Types of Skin Cancer<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/basal-cell-carcinoma-bcc\/\"><strong>Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)<\/strong><\/a>: Most common; slow-growing, rarely spreads. Often appears as pearly bumps, pink patches, or non-healing sores.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/squamous-cell-carcinoma-scc\/\"><strong>Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)<\/strong><\/a>: Second most common; can spread if untreated. Looks like scaly red patches, warts, or open sores.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/melanoma\/\"><strong>Melanoma<\/strong><\/a>: Most dangerous form; can spread quickly. Arises from melanocytes and often starts in moles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/actinic-keratosis-ak\/\">Actinic keratosis<\/a> (pre-cancerous), <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/merkel-cell-carcinoma\/\">Merkel cell carcinoma<\/a> (rare but aggressive).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Key Symptoms and Warning Signs (ABCDE Rule)<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p dir=\"auto\">Perform monthly self-exams using the <strong>ABCDE rule<\/strong> for melanoma:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>A \u2013 Asymmetry<\/strong>: One half of the spot doesn\u2019t match the other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B \u2013 Border<\/strong>: Irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined edges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>C \u2013 Color<\/strong>: Varying shades (tan, brown, black, red, white, blue).<\/li>\n<li><strong>D \u2013 Diameter<\/strong>: Larger than 6mm (pencil eraser size), though smaller spots can be concerning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>E \u2013 Evolving<\/strong>: Changes in size, shape, color, or new symptoms like itching, bleeding, or crusting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Also watch for the \u201cugly duckling\u201d sign\u2014any spot that looks different from your other moles.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Causes and Risk Factors<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Primary cause<\/strong>: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Cumulative exposure damages DNA. Other risks include:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Fair skin that burns easily, freckles, light hair\/eyes<\/li>\n<li>History of 5+ sunburns (doubles melanoma risk)<\/li>\n<li>Family or personal history of skin cancer<\/li>\n<li>Atypical (dysplastic) moles<\/li>\n<li>Weakened immune system or radiation exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Skin Cancer Screening: What to Expect<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/skin-cancer-screenings\/\">skin cancer screenings<\/a> and self-exams<\/strong> are the foundation. Use a mirror to check your entire body, including scalp, between toes, and soles of feet. Take photos for comparison.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Professional full-body skin exams<\/strong> by a board-certified dermatologist are recommended annually, especially for high-risk individuals. During the exam:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>You\u2019ll undress to a gown<\/li>\n<li>The doctor examines every inch of skin with good lighting and magnification<\/li>\n<li>Suspicious spots may be biopsied (quick, in-office procedure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Early detection saves lives\u2014dermatologists can identify issues invisible to the naked eye.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Prevention Strategies That Work<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p dir=\"auto\">Prevention is always better than treatment:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily (reapply every 2 hours outdoors)<\/li>\n<li>Seek shade between 10 AM\u20134 PM<\/li>\n<li>Wear protective clothing, wide-brimmed hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>Never use tanning beds<\/li>\n<li>Avoid peak sun hours and check the UV index<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Consistent habits dramatically lower your lifetime risk.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Treatment Overview<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p dir=\"auto\">Treatment depends on type, size, and location but often includes:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Surgical excision or Mohs surgery (high cure rates for BCC\/SCC)<\/li>\n<li>Topical creams for superficial lesions<\/li>\n<li>Radiation, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy for advanced cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Most early skin cancers are removed in-office with minimal scarring.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">When to See a Dermatologist Immediately<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p dir=\"auto\">Contact us today if you notice:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Any changing, bleeding, or non-healing spot<\/li>\n<li>New or evolving moles<\/li>\n<li>Itching, pain, or tenderness in a lesion<\/li>\n<li>Personal or family history of skin cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Don\u2019t wait\u2014early intervention is key.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.25;\"><p dir=\"auto\">Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Cancer &amp; Screening<\/p><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p dir=\"auto\"><strong>How often should I get screened?<\/strong> Annual full-body exams for most adults; more frequent if high-risk.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Can skin cancer be cured?<\/strong> Yes\u2014especially when detected early. Melanoma has a 99% 5-year survival rate if localized.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Does sunscreen really prevent skin cancer?<\/strong> Absolutely\u2014daily use reduces risk significantly.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Are tanning beds safe?<\/strong> No\u2014they significantly increase melanoma risk.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>What does skin cancer look like on darker skin?<\/strong> May appear as dark spots, unusual patches, or under nails\u2014regular checks are still vital.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-widget-area awb-widget-area-element fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\" style=\"--awb-title-size:18px;--awb-title-color:#333333;--awb-padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div id=\"nav_menu-18\" class=\"widget widget_nav_menu\"><div class=\"heading\"><h4 class=\"widget-title\">Skin Cancer<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"menu-medical-skin-cancer-container\"><ul id=\"menu-medical-skin-cancer\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-12941\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-12941\"><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/atypical-moles\/\">Atypical Moles (Dysplastic Nevi): Melanoma Risk, Monitoring &#038; 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