Hannah Langosch

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*Abnormal growth after skin cells undergo

genetic alternation or mutation due to

continued exposure to a carcinogen

*Most often develops on skin exposed to the sun

**Basal Cell Carcinoma

*Begins in the basal cell skin layer, most common

*Squamous Cell Carcinoma

*Begins in squamous cells, common in people > 50

*Malignant Melanoma

*Begins in melanocytes, deadliest, common in

men

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*Most common type of cancer

*1/5 Americans will develop skin cancer

*More cases of skin cancer than all other cancer

*2.8 million diagnosed with BCC each year

*700,000 diagnosed with SCC each year

*One person dies of melanoma every 57 minutes

*(Skin Cancer Foundation)

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*Mutations in the DNA of skin cells

*Majority of cases caused by UV light exposure

from the sun or tanning beds

*Exposure to toxic substances

*Weak immune system

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*Fair skin, blonde, light-colored eyes

*Excessive sun exposure, history of sunburns

*Living in a high-altitude climate

*Family/Personal history of skin cancer

*Exposure to radiation

*Large number of moles

*Indoor tanning

**Most common sign is a change in your skin!

*Examine your skin..

*Asymmetry

*Border (Irregular)

*Color (Uneven)

*Diameter

*Evolving

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*Freezing with liquid nitrogen

*Excisional surgery

*Electrodesiccation

*Mohs surgery

*Radiation therapy

*Chemotherapy

*Photodynamic therapy

*Biological therapy

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*Stay in the shade (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

*Wear clothing that covers arms and legs

*Wear a hat and sunglasses

*Use sunscreen (UVA and UVB protection, SPF

15, reapply)

*Avoid indoor tanning

*Check your skin regularly!

** American Cancer Society. (2014). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/skincancer/index.

* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/what-is-skin-cancer.htm.

* Mayo Clinic. (2014). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/basics/definition/con-20031606.

* Neighbors, M. & Tannehill-Jones, R. (2009). Human Diseases (3rd ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar.

* National Institutes of Health. (2014). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/skincancer.html.

* Skin Cancer Foundation. (2013). Retrieved March 27, 2014, from http:/www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/skin-cancer-facts.