Greetings!
This is the newsletter that I always sweat over - literally and figuratively. July has been HOT so far and my office in the house is very warm. Also, not much going on in July to talk about - other than my quick business trip at the end of the month. I will be gone from July 30th to August 3rd, so look at your calendars and try to schedule around that time frame.
Hope this letter finds you all happy and at peace!
Look forward to seeing you soon. |
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Sunshine and Melanoma
You may be asking, what kind of title is that? Just catching your attention and reminding you that you should get your moles checked occasionally to see if any changes have occurred in their color, shape or texture.
Because of the nature of my job, I get to see your skin in hard to see places. That comment sounds a little odd, but, as I work, I do try to take notice of any abnormalities in moles or the skin in itself. Remember that I am NOT an expert on this and if I do mention something, i t doesn't mean that it is a problem. As a reminder here is the list of abnormalities that should be reported to a dermatologist:
- Asymmetry - one half of the mole doesn't match the other half.
- Border - it's edges are ragged, blurred or irregular
- Color - the mole isn't all one color or has strange coloration. Black, blue, red or white discoloration are common indicators of melanoma.
- Diameter - larger than the eraser of a pencil is the rule for getting the mole looked at.
Other things to get checked are when the mole bleeds, oozes, itches, appears scaly or becomes tender or painful. Of course, not every symptom means that cancer has developed. It's always better to get these things checked "Just In Case".
Be well! |
