Should 'skin cancer' be called 'hair folicle cancer' instead?
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no skin cancer has nothing at all to do with hair follicles infact if a mole is srouting hairs its very unlikly to be cancerous
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Cancer has been known of at least as long as we have written records. The Chinese were writing about cancers thousands of years ago. It was named because many types look like a crab.
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If it is just a little bit scaly or the skin is thin in this area it could very well be skin cancer.......but the good news is it may at this point only have penetrated the skin......I had it and it was treated....a small spot on my back.....as soon as I felt it and it didn't go away for a week or so I went to the doctor.  (mine was a brown color too by the way)......\nOn something like this you need to act quickly and go to the doctor immediately.......you don't want it to go into your system...the longer you wait the more chances you are taking.\nBetter to be safe than sorry.............look up in google and as for pictures of skin conditions or skin cancer for pictures.  should be there.
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I always thought Leukemia was an interesting topic. Cancer of the blood is very different from other cancers.
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well first let me say that the most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, they arise from the basal cell layer of the epidermis or hair follicles; are locally invasive, slow-growing and destructive but very rarely metastasize,,,cancerous skin lesions may appear any place on the body, but the common sites are sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, chest, back, ears forearms and back of hands. Initially both forms are painless. Basal cell carcinomas are classified as noduloulcerative lesions, superficial basal cell, and sclerosing basal cell. Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by a firm, red nodule with visible scales. Both carcinomas often ulcerate and form a crust.
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Yes and donate it to the place that make wigs for kid cancer patients. Then grow it back to do it again.
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Skin Cancer\n\nThe skin is the largest organ in our body. It provides protection against heat, cold, light, and infection. The skin is made up of two major layers (epidermis and dermis) as well as various types of cells. The top (or outer) layer of the skin—the epidermis—is composed of three types of cells: flat, scaly cells on the surface called squamous cells; round cells called basal cells; and melanocytes, cells that provide skin its color and protect against skin damage. The inner layer of the skin—the dermis—is the layer that contains the nerves, blood vessels, and sweat glands. \n\nWhat Is Skin Cancer?\nkin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. There are several types of cancer that originate in the skin. The most common types are basal cell carcinoma (70 percent of all skin cancers) and squamous cell carcinoma (20 percent). These types are classified as nonmelanoma skin cancer. Melanoma (five percent of all skin cancers) is the third type of skin cancer. It is less common than basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, but potentially much more serious. Other types of skin cancer are rare.\n\n\nBasal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It typically appears as a small raised bump that has a pearly appearance. It is most commonly seen on areas of the skin that have received excessive sun exposure. These cancers may spread to the skin around the cancer but rarely spread to other parts of the body.\n\nSquamous Cell Carcinoma is also seen on the areas of the body that have been exposed to excessive sun (nose, lower lip, hands, and forehead). Often this cancer appears as a firm red bump or ulceration of the skin that does not heal. Squamous cell carcinomas can spread to lymph nodes in the area.\n\nMelanoma is a skin cancer (malignancy) that arises from the melanocytes in the skin. These cancers typically arise as pigmented (colored) lesions in the skin with an irregular shape, irregular border, and multiple colors. It is the most harmful of all the skin cancers, because it can spread to other sites in the body. Fortunately, most melanomas have a very high cure rate when identified and treated early.\n\nWho Gets Skin Cancer?\n\nSkin cancer is a disease that has shown a steady increase over the past 20 years. Fortunately, with early diagnosis and treatment, it remains a very curable disease. A variety of factors have been identified that place a person at a higher risk to develop skin cancer (see “Am I at risk?”).\n\nHow Is Skin Cancer Diagnosed?\n\nThe vast majority of skin cancers can be cured if diagnosed and treated early. Aside from protecting your skin from sun damage, it is important to recognize the early signs of skin cancer.\n\n    * Skin sores that do not heal,\n    * Bumps or nodules in the skin that are enlarging, and\n    * Changes in existing moles (size, texture, color). \n\nIf you notice any of the factors listed above see your doctor right away. If you have a spot or lump on your skin, your doctor may remove the growth and examine the tissue under the microscope. This is called a biopsy. A biopsy can usually be done in the doctor's office and usually involves numbing the skin with a local anesthetic. Examination of the biopsy under the microscope will tell the doctor if the skin lesion is a cancer (malignancy).\n\nHow Is Skin Cancer Treated?\n\nThere are varieties of treatments available, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, to treat skin cancer. Treatment for skin cancer depends on the type and size of cancer, your age, and your overall health.\n\nSurgery is the most common form of treatment. It generally consists of an office or outpatient procedure to remove the lesion and check edges to make sure all the cancer was removed. In many cases, the site is then repaired with simple stitches. In larger skin cancers, your doctor may take some skin from another body site to cover the wound and promote he
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Let me get this straight ... you've had this growth on your face for four years and you think it might be cancer ... and you want reassurance from a bunch of strangers on Yahoo!Answers?\n\nAre you trying to win a Darwin Award?
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If you consider your hair part of your health, yes..\nYou're using chemicals on your body, of course there is an impact...\nHow strong depends again on the individual body constitution of the person..
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yes it's the worst timing to be exposed to direct sunlight and it increases the chances of skin cancer
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No- not really.  Especially not for naturally fair people.  The American Cancer Society research I've seen generally contributes most cancers of the skin to exposure to UV at younger ages.  A self tanner is generally the best way to go.  Lancome and Neutrogena make great ones.
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Yes, some types of both basal and squamous cell carcinomas can look like a small ordinary facial bump. The basal cells can look particularly benign looking while the squamous cells will have a reddish or pinkish tint. Eventually this appearance will change but I know someone who had a basal cell along side their nose for 15 years. Squamous cells would change quicker into a lesion looking worse.\n\nnote- I am not talking about all basal or squamous cell carcinomas, but only the small percentage that can and do look like an ordinary facial bump (for a time).
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Yes...you can get skin cancer no matter what the colour of your skin is.
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Yes, but I would suggest that you have it removed by a plastic surgeon or at the very least by a dermatologist. I feel this way because this is your face we are talking about not somewhere that you wouldn't notice. Have you ever thought that if your mole is small that perhaps it's cute on you, I have a friend who has a small one and it wouldn't be the same if she had it removed. Some people consider moles as a sign of beauty. I don't mean the large ones with hair growing out of them. UGH! Best of luck, whatever your decision may be.
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if this hair is a new growth that you have noticed until  recently  or if your mole has changed in any way don't pick at it .it could be a sign of certain kinds of cancer.also best to not get a mole to bleeding,plucking can get a mole to bleeding depending on how deep the hair follicle is.If you have noticed anything new with this mole or if it just looks strange see your health care provider
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I have no idea, but someone scratched the pimple on their back, and then after that, he had cancer on his back on exactly the same spot. \n\nThere is no real evidence from research done, but however, if later there is, then sometimes it's a bit too late.
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I definitely think you should get it checked, if nothing else, to put your mind at rest. I, too, doubt it would be cancer, but I must strongly disagree that "you would know if you had skin cancer". That's simply not true, and it's the reason why so many people aren't diagnosed until it's too late.\n\nDo you exercise much, or has the weather changed lately? It could be a bit of prickly heat. I get it from time to time and your description sounds similar to what I experience. If it's prickly heat, in an adult it's usually nothing to worry about and will go away - though the thing that makes me doubt this diagnosis is that it doesn't bother you at all. Prickly heat is often quite irritating, but then, everyone's different.\n\nI really think you need to see your doctor on this one, just to be safe. Not everything that hurts is dangerous - but not everything that's painless is harmless.