Rare Types of Skin Cancer : Having acne is quite common. At some age, pimples appear on almost everyone’s face. This could be due to hormonal changes, pollution, dirt or bad eating habits. However, the pimple on the forehead of a 32-year-old woman from Australia has turned into deadly cancer.
According to the New York Post, a woman named Rachel Olivia was considering the pimples on her forehead as pimples, but later it was found out that they were cancer. The woman told that she ignored it for the first one year but when it did not get cured, she got it examined by specialists, which revealed that it was basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
Pimples on forehead turn out to be cancer
news.com.au In an interview, Rachel Olivia told, ‘I never sit in the sun. Friends and family also know how much I avoid the sun. Despite this, the appearance of pimples is a bit surprising. However, as an adult, I did have some serious heartburn problems.
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What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer, which is usually found on the face. It looks like a white, lump or brown, scaly patch. However, it is the most common type of skin cancer and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
What kind of problems arise in BCC?
Rachel Olivia told that she was treated through chemotherapy. During this time he had to face many challenges. She was a new mother so she had to remain alert even while applying the cream. Not only this, one had to be cautious even while feeding the child at night so that the child does not come in contact with it.
What to do to avoid skin cancer
Olivia now advises about the dangers of skin cancer and avoiding the sun. Especially when the heat is increasing in Australia. According to experts, the main cause of skin cancer is exposure to harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. Excessive exposure to these rays causes changes in the structure of cells, which can turn into skin cancer. The earliest symptom of this type of cancer is change in color of any part of the skin. Therefore, one should go out only after applying sunscreen and take proper care of the skin.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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