I have quite a few moles on my body and even some freckles (I think freckles are so cute on some people) and I love each and every one of them. Whether you love, hate, or are indifferent to the dots that give your skin character, you need to be become quite familiar with all of them.
Why? Because changes in those moles, freckles, and birth marks could indicate skin cancer. Yes, skin cancer. Everyone thinks ?Oh, it can?t happen to me.? And people of color tend to have the misconception, ?Black people don?t get skin cancer!? Well, that is not true.
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There are three types of skin cancer: Melanoma (can occur on any skin surface), Basal cell (begins in basal cell layer of skin and usually occurs in places exposed to the sun), and Squamous cell (begins in squamous cells, is usually found on areas not exposed to the sun, and is the most common type of skin cancer that afflicts those with dark skin).
Asian Americans and African Americans are more likely to have advanced skin cancer at the time of diagnosis versus White Americans. Melanomas found on African Americans are often present on the palms of hands, soles of the feet, and nail beds. While melanoma is uncommon in African Americans, it is often fatal when present.
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Lower your risk
Limit your time in the sun and wear protective clothing and accessories. Use sunscreen every day of the year and don?t forget to apply it to your ears, hands, and the back of your neck.
Please go take a look at this article I came across on Yahoo! It gives you some basic information on skin cancer and how to spot abnormalities.
I also highly recommend that you check out The Skin Cancer Foundation and the National Cancer Institute for more information.
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Love (and take care of) the skin you?re in,
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Source: http://blog.blackhairmedia.com/spot-the-dot-skin-cancer-is-real/
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