Sunburn can turn into sun eczema and skin cancer. When the skin is exposed to the sun for a long time, you get sunburn.
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Keratoacanthoma
A keratoacanthoma is a skin tumor caused by overexposure to the sun in older adults.
Dermatofibroma
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.
Our CEO Alexander Börve saved his best friend from malignant melanoma
Read how First Derm CEO Alexander Börve’s childhood friend detected malignant melanoma using his dermatology app
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) – pictures – cancer photos
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a form of skin cancer that is usually due to the fact that you have had too much sun exposure, even if you have not burnt yourself. Squamous cell carcinoma is becoming more common, most people who get it are cured after treatment.
Basal cell carcinoma – basalioma – pictures – cancer photos
Basal cell carcinoma is also called basalioma. It is the most common type of skin cancer that is usually due to sun exposure. Basal cell carcinoma rarely spreads to other organs, unlike other skin cancers.
Skin Cancer Pictures, Photos & typical cases
The three most common forms of skin cancer are malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. All three can be caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays that damage the skin’s cells so that they begin to divide uncontrollably.
Summer Skin Care: Sunscreen 101
No matter rain or shine, you need your sunscreen. Learn all the basics about sunscreen and what ingredients to avoid in your daily sunscreen skin routine.
At Least One Case of Malignant Melanoma Detected at First Derm’s #SpotCancer
Dermatologists from First Derm and non-profit cancer organization Himlen är Överskattad (Heaven is Overrated) invited passers-by to check their moles for free. At least one case of malignant melanoma was discovered within a few hours.
Melanoma Monday: Melanoma Prevention 101
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. The first Monday of May marks Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated...
May 2015 # SpotCancer Skin Cancer Awareness Report
First Derm spotted cancer around the world last weekend during our # SpotCancer campaign. It was a success, detecting 2 probable melanomas in under 48 hours.
Can your phone diagnose melanoma?
JAMA Dermatology published a study that evaluated several mobile apps that claim to be able to detect lesions at risk for being melanoma.