A person can determine skin cancer and melanoma on their own - this disease is always visible and has no latent forms. By what signs we can recognize oncology, "AiF-Chernozemye" was told by a surgeon-dermatooncologist of the first category, head of the oncology department of the 2nd Voronezh Oncology Center Alexander Kazmin.
“These are long-term non-healing formations on the skin that ulcerate, heal, and become crusty. And so in a circle. As for melanoma, these are mainly pigmented formations that are formed either on clean skin and differ from existing moles, or there is a sharp change in the old mole - its color, shape, size, soreness and bleeding appear. When a person sees on his skin a new dark speck, even 5-6 mm, which gradually begins to grow, you should immediately consult a doctor,”said Alexander Ivanovich.
By the way
You can consult with oncologists free of charge in absentia without leaving your home. People can take a photo of a mole or growth on the skin and send it via social media to doctors. In response, they will be given a preliminary opinion and advised whether it is necessary to contact specialists on this issue or not. Instagram profile - oncodermatologist.
