Anyone can get skin cancer. The most common sign of a melanoma (a malignant skin tumour) is a new mole or one which has changed in appearance. The mole may be larger than normal and can sometimes be itchy or bleed. Look out for a lesion that gradually changes shape, size or colour. We spoke to Louise Stewart at Nakedhealth in West Wimbledon to find out more.
Melanomas can pop up on any area of the body but are especially common on backs in men and legs in women. New moles account for about two thirds of skin cancers so it is important to keep in touch with your own body and to seek expert advice if there is anything you are unsure about.
Cases are on the rise in the UK, partly because we love our holidays in the sun and we are not in the sun all the time, so our skin is not used to it.
In the majority of cases there is nothing to worry about and no further action is needed.
At Nakedhealth the Medical team are experienced in identifying suspicious moles and painlessly removing them under local anaesthetic. They are then sent to the laboratory for analysis. It is really important to get an early opinion so that action can be taken quickly if necessary. Plastic Surgeon Ms Farida Ali recently joined David Gateley at Nakedhealth having previously worked together at St George’s Hospital. Both are skilled surgeons with years of experience, dedicated to minimal scarring and a safe and comfortable procedure for the patient.
The Nakedhealth Minor Ops Room is CQC Registered and has the latest monitoring and surgical equipment to ensure a safe, quick delivery of care. Be vigilant and if you’re worried about a new mole or one that might have changed in size, shape and overall colour or a cyst that has unusually increased in size, then contact Nakedhealth MEDISPA on 020 8944 5454 to book a consultation.
We hope that this article has been helpful and knowledgable on the important topic of skin cancer.
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