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Mole Removal And Screening For Skin Cancer: All You Need To Know

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What Are Moles? Skin moles are clusters of pigmented cells that appear as small and dark spots on the skin and can vary greatly in colour and size. Even though moles can appear anywhere on your body, they generally tend to grow in areas that are frequently exposed to the sun. These include: ·        Face ·        Arms ·        Hands ·        Neck ·        Face What Are Normal Moles? Typically, normal moles are shades of brown, tan, or flesh colour. If your moles have multiple or unusual colours like red, pink, grey, black, brown, or others, consider getting them checked out. Normal moles tend to be smaller than the head of the pencil eraser that’s less than six millimetres in diameter. If your mole is large, especially larger than others, ensure you get it checked out. Normal moles are unique as they have a symmetrical ap...

Precancerous Skin Treatment With Laser Skin Resurfacing in Cork

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  Did you know that Bowen's Disease can be a precursor to squamous cell carcinoma and has scaly lesions that resemble eczema? Several types of precancerous disorders resemble common skin diseases but carry higher risks. It's encouraging to know that the majority of these cases are non-melanoma cancers that can be destroyed just like basal and squamous cell carcinomas with the timely detection and early treatment. There is a wide availability of laser resurfacing in Cork , which is a viable precancerous skin treatment that uses powerful light beams to efficiently remove cancerous moles, lesions, and tumours through the actinic keratosis process. This minimally invasive and non-surgical procedure takes about 30 minutes per session. A 100% cure is feasible with early discovery and treatment, with a reduced risk of cancer coming back.   Laser Resurfacing is Also Used For Skin Care In Cork, But It Is Used Differently For Precancerous Skin Treatment.   Mostly used f...