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SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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ONE MILLION SKIN CANCERS WENT UNDIAGNOSED IN 202O WHAT IS YOUR SKIN HIDING?

“Age is one of the leading risk factors for skin cancer,” said Dr. Bill Steffes, a board-certified medical and surgical dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery who has a special interest in early detection and treatment of skin cancer.

As we age our body’s protection against the sun’s rays becomes less effective. UV rays cause our skin to produce more melanin, the pigment that produces a tan. These rays damage the DNA in our skin and our bodies are typically good at repairing that DNA. However, as we become ‘less young’ those repair methods become less effective, and we’re more likely to develop skin cancer. Other factors that increase skin cancer risk include:

• Light Skin - Especially when combined with light hair, and blue or green eyes. However, those with darker hair and eyes and those with skin of color are also susceptible to skin cancer. • Gender - Skin cancer is more common in males. • UV Light Exposure - This is a major risk factor for most melanomas. Sunlight is the main source but can be intensified by tanning beds. • Family History • Personal History • Large Number of Moles or Atypical Moles • Weakened Immune System • History of Breast Cancer - There is an increased risk in patients with breast cancer and vice versa. • Visit advancedderm.com to learn the ABCDE’s of melanoma. Moles or growths that change, itch, or bleed should be checked right away by your dermatologist.

Skin Cancer Goes Undiagnosed in 2020 as a Result of COVID-19

Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and accounts for almost half of all cancers. As a result of concerns by dermatologists about how reduced access to medical providers in 2020 (during the early days of COVID-19) would impact the detection and management of skin cancer, a national study1 was conducted in large part right here at Ameriderm Research in Ormond Beach. That study concluded that more than a million skin cancers–including melanomas–likely went undetected last year.

And while that’s a reason for great concern, the good news is a second nationally published study2 in 2020, simultaneously concluded that total-body skin cancer

What danger is your skin hiding?

1,000,000 skin cancers went undiagnosed last year

In 2020, COVID-19 caused many people to take a break from their health. As a result, your skin may be hiding a deadly secret.

An important new study1, led by an elite team that included Advanced Dermatology skin cancer experts and researchers, has shown that more than a million skin cancers went undiagnosed or untreated last year. And a second study2 showed that TotalBody Skin Cancer exams are 23.5 times more likely to find skin cancer than Pap Smears are to find cervical cancer.

We’ve got a million reasons for you to take control of your health, again.

1January 19, 2021 edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). 2Journal of Clinical Oncology®, an American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal.

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You Don’t have to be Doing Something ‘FUN’ to get UV Damage

“Patients are often surprised to learn they have skin cancer. Many believe they ‘never go out in the sun’,” said Dr. Steffes. “You don’t have to work outdoors, play golf or tennis, or sit on one of Volusia County’s world-famous beaches to be exposed to UV rays. We all interact with the environment every day, just doing daily activities like driving or walking the dog.”

So, how do I protect myself from the sun?

• Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen (UVA and UVB) at least SPF 30 or higher. • Wear protective clothing like a long-sleeve shirt, long pants, and a broad-brimmed hat. If long sleeves and pants are not practical, wear a t-shirt or cover-up. • Take advantage of shade when you can, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun is the hottest. “When detected early, the survival rate for melanoma is 99%, but drops all the way to 15% in its more advanced stages,” said Dr. Steffes. A yearly total-body skin cancer exam by a board-certified dermatologist or other dermatology professional is crucial in finding skin cancer early and provides you with peace of mind. Leading-edge technology, like Nevisense, can help our dermatologists decide whether a biopsy or further study is needed.

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Sources:

1Investigators Dr. James Solomon, Ameriderm Research and Dr. Matt Leavitt, Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, January 19, 2021 edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). 2Investigators Dr. James Solomon, Ameriderm Research and Dr. Murray Cotter, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Journal.

Dr. Bill Steffes, MD Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery’s offices in Deland, Debary, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach are part of the nation’s largest dermatology practice with 140 locations nationwide. Our physician-led organization includes 150+ Board-Certified Dermatologists, 30+ Mohs Surgeons, 160+ Physician Assistants, 670+ Registered Nurses, and Medical Assistants, and a dedicated research division, which combines to create unparalleled skin cancer expertise.

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