Keratoacanthoma
- Symptoms and Treatments
Keratoacanthoma is a form of skin
cancer that grows rapidly on the epidermis as the result of too
much sun exposure. It is most common in people over the age of 50
and appears as a large bump, similar in appearance to a volcano.
People with certain health complications are more at risk of forming
this condition, such as those who have had multiple ulcers, people
with weak immune systems, people who had too much sun exposure when
they were young, and people who’ve had other forms of skin
cancer. Keratoacanthoma can appear on different parts of the body,
including:
- Forearms
- Ears
- Scalp
- Face
- Legs
Keratoacanthoma can appear overnight, and
grow rapidly for up to six weeks. If you suspect that you may have
keratoacanthoma, you should talk to your doctor or dermatologist
as soon as possible. Treatments he or she may prescribe range anywhere
from laser removal, to radiation therapy in the most severe cases.
Keratoacanthoma is a relatively minor form of skin cancer; however,
it should be looked at by physician to determine the level of severity.
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