Awareness of malignancy in flesh coloured lesions highlighted
Ill-fitting masks and glasses may be incorrectly blamed for symptoms of BCC
Only four in 10 people would seek attention for less well-understood skin cancer signs like lumps, spots and rough, scaly patches on the skin, a survey by the Irish Cancer Society has revealed.
“Most patients are aware that a new or changing mole should warrant advice from their GP however many are surprised when a flesh-coloured lesion is diagnosed as a malignancy,”
Dr Bláithín Moriarty, Consultant Dermatologist at St Vincent’s University Hospital in Dublin told
Irish Medical Times.
Don t Fry Day: Doctors encourage sun safety
Don t Fry Day: Doctors encourage sun safety
This Memorial day weekend kicks-off the unofficial start to summer and a local doctor urges you to protect your skin, not only in the summer, but all year long.
HOUSTON - This Friday is known as Don t FRY DAY, as in don t sunburn. This Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to summer, and a local doctor urges you to protect your skin, not only in the summer but all year long.
It can certainly feel good to enjoy the great outdoors, but like everything else, moderation is key when it comes to sun exposure.