The more knowledge you have about your skin health and wellness, the more you can advocate for yourself and get the dermatological treatments and care you need. One skincare disease that requires your immediate attention and that of your doctor is melanoma. Dr. Rick Romagosa, Dr. Yvonne Romagosa, Dr. Greg Barron, and the very friendly staff at Romagosa Barron Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Stuart, FL, are skin cancer specialists who specialize in the early detection and treatment of melanoma.
Melanoma: What You Should Know
You may have learned the different types of skin cancer from your dermatologist: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma are the most common. When a patient is diagnosed with melanoma, it requires urgent care and treatment. Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. If it isn’t treated promptly, it could affect the outer layers of the skin, metastasize, invade, and degrade inner organs.
Melanoma Signs and Diagnosis
Suppose you have a family history of melanoma or have an elevated risk of developing this skin disease, your Stuart, FL. In that case, a dermatologist will recommend regular self-exams of moles, marks, and blemishes. A melanoma growth has several distinguishing features, including:
- Multicolored (it could be shades of brown, black, blue and white)
- Painful sensation.
- Red, inflamed, and bleeding.
- The mole or sore is continuously growing past six millimeters in size.
- The mole or sore is asymmetrical and has irregular borders
Make an Urgent Skin Appointment
If you believe the growth on your skin could be melanoma, don't delay – make an urgent appointment with your doctor for a skin exam, diagnosis, and treatment. 95 percent of the patients treated at Romagosa Barron Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center in Stuart, FL, receive skin cancer and melanoma care. Call (772) 220-3339 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rick Romagosa, Dr. Yvonne Romagosa, or Dr. Greg Barron.
