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Get a Mole Check for Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May

May 14, 2014Dr. Sanusi UmarBirthmark Removal Treatments, Birthmarks, Blogmelanoma, Mole check, mole removal, skin cancer, skin doctor

Get a mole check from a skin doctor this May during National Skin Cancer Awareness month. Melanoma, which only accounts for 5 percent of skin cancer cases, kills one American every hour, according to the According to the American Cancer Society. Melanoma also accounts for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths, which is why…

Mole Removal: Steering Clear of Melanoma

May 21, 2012Dr. Sanusi Umar1 CommentBlogcancer, melanoma, Mole check, mole removal, skin

Moles are defined as spots on the skin caused by irregular melanin production in a specific area. This overproduction of melanocyte cells can be spurred by sun exposure and/or hormonal changes, and creates moles that vary in shape, size, and color. Most moles are benign and harmless, simply seen as a cosmetic irregularity; but there…

What Is Skin Melanoma?

Oct 22, 2011Dr. Sanusi Umarskin diseasesmelanoma

Title: What Is Skin Melanoma? Melanoma is a serious kind of skin cancer that can affect our skin, but also spread to your bones and organs. Melanoma is cured by spending too much time under the sun, causing normal skin cells to become abnormal. Once these cells are effected, they rapidly grow out of control and…