Melanoma

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Melanoma

Melanoma, one of the most serious skin conditions, has become more common in western countries. However, in general it is highly treatable through surgery, for example.
Come to us to have possible cases of melanoma checked

In addition to melanoma, conditions such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and, for older patients in particular, actinic keratosis, are fairly common. Early diagnosis guarantees a better result with lighter treatment.
The risk of melanoma is increased by the following:

  • lots of moles
  • previous case of melanoma
  • genetic predisposition to melanoma (cases of melanoma in close relatives)
  • frequent sunburn
  • exposure to high amounts of UV radiation during childhood and youth
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