Spotcancer Articles

Skin Cancer in Young Adults: Global Trends in Incidence, Survival Rates, and Prevention Strategies

Skin cancer in young adults is rising—but survival tops 94% with early detection. See 2010–2022 trends and prevention: SPF 30+, self-checks, no tanning

Malignant Melanoma

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, as it has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. This form of cancer in skin pigment cells is often caused by the sun’s ultraviolet ray.

First Derm SpotCancer Events

Over the years we have tested the public at many events via our spotcancer campaign. Learn more about what First Derm does in the community.

Melanoma Pictures and Malignant Tumor of The Skin

Malignant melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer and the cancer form that increases the most among humans. It is strongly related to sun UV rays and repeated sun-burns. If detected early and treated early, 95% survive the disease. Therefore early detection is important.

Malignant Melanoma

Oct 22, 2023 | Melanoma Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer, Skin Guide, Spotcancer

First Derm SpotCancer Events

Sep 24, 2020 | Blog, Spotcancer

Over the years we have tested the public at many events via our spotcancer campaign. Learn more about what First Derm does in the community.

Melanoma Pictures and Malignant Tumor of The Skin

Sep 10, 2020 | Blog, Dermoscopy, Melanoma Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer, Spotcancer

Summer Skin Care: Approaching Sunburns

Jul 10, 2020 | Blog, Cosmetic, Skin Cancer, Spotcancer, Traveling

Summer is the time to enjoy and bask in the sun, but it’s important to keep in mind that our skin is a sensitive organ, susceptible to injury like any other body part.

Sunburn and Sun Eczema

Jun 28, 2020 | Skin Cancer, Skin Guide, Spotcancer

Sunburn can turn into sun eczema and skin cancer. When the skin is exposed to the sun for a long time, you get sunburn.

Keratoacanthoma

Jun 26, 2020 | Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer, Skin Guide, Spotcancer

A keratoacanthoma is a skin tumor caused by overexposure to the sun in older adults.

Dermatofibroma

Jun 17, 2020 | Mole, Other, Skin Guide, skincare, Spotcancer

A dermatofibroma is a firm, small, lightly pigmented benign growth of the dermis (deeper layer of the skin) which is harmless. The growth may be elevated after insect bites or a splinter.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Jun 15, 2020 | Dermoscopy, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer, Skin Cancer, Skin Guide, Spotcancer

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma. About 700,000 new cases of this skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year.

Importance of Dermoscopy for Skin Cancer Screening

Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Skin Cancer, Spotcancer

Dermoscopy for skin cancer screening is now an important tool when you combine technology. This is called teledermoscopy, teldermatology together with a dermatoscope for faster detection of skin cancer, which can save biopsies and lives.

More Sexual Partners, Increased Risk Of Cancer?

Jun 9, 2020 | Blog, Sexual Health, Spotcancer, STD, STD Risks

In our endeavour to provide you with as much valuable information as we can, we’re looking into some surprising but clear connections between sexual partners and the risk of cancer. You may or may not remember the increased awareness for this subject, rightly or wrongly, by a revelation made by Michael Douglas some years ago.