Skin Cancer Treatment In Birmingham, AL

Skin Cancer Treatment In Trussville, AL

Each year, over one million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common cancer.

If you have light or fair skin that burns easily, your risk of developing skin cancer increases with repeated sun exposure. However, people with darker skin tones are also at risk. Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of skin color, so protecting your skin is essential for everyone.

Early detection is key. And that’s why our team of board-certified professionals at Associated Dermatologists is well trained to constantly be on the lookout for early signs of skin cancers, including malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and more.

We’ll make sure you’re equipped to notice the changes in your skin and what causes it, as well as when you should turn to a professional for help.

Skin cancer takes hundreds and even thousands of lives each year around the globe. And we’re ready to put a stop to it with the help of proper and professional preventive care.

Let the experts at Associated Dermatologists help you protect and prevent against skin cancer.

Give us a call TODAY and let’s fight skin cancer together.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Malignant Melanoma

The most deadly of all skin cancers is malignant melanoma.  It is estimated that 8,000 Americans die from this deadly cancer each year, and over 108,000 Americans will develop this type of skin cancer annually.

Melanoma develops in the skin’s melanocytes, which are the cells responsible for producing melanin—the pigment that gives skin its color and contributes to tanning. Melanin serves as the skin’s natural protective pigment. Because melanoma cells continue to produce melanin, the cancer can present in a wide range of colors, including shades of tan, brown, black, and occasionally red or white. Early detection is critical, as melanoma has the potential to spread. It may appear suddenly in or around existing moles or freckles, emphasizing the importance of vigilant monitoring.

It is essential to know the location and size of moles and freckles on your body to detect the sometimes subtle changes in your skin’s color and texture that may represent growing cancer.  Any change in the appearance of a mole or freckle should be promptly examined by a dermatologist.

Melanoma is treatable if caught early, and excessive sun exposure, especially sunburn, is the most preventable cause. Those with lighter skin, numerous or atypical moles, or a family history are at higher risk, but darker skin tones are not exempt. Melanoma can still develop on the palms, soles, under nails, in the mouth, or on genitalia. Knowing skin cancer warning signs is crucial: watch for changes in moles, spreading, oozing, bleeding, scaling, new bumps, or changes in sensation like itching or pain. Early detection is key to prompt treatment.

All skin changes should be brought to the attention of your dermatologist.