Even a small birthmark can be dangerous

On Wednesday, people were in Vingis Park from early morning. The masses were attracted by the opportunity to check for skin cancer for free – melanoma.

« Because I don’t want to get there because of my negligence, » the interviewer said.

Checking residents want, only queues for doctors are usually long.

« I did not get up, but I found an advertisement that I was going here, I was getting ready here, » she said.

At least 400 registered in advance, while others waited patiently in line.

« There are such dark spots. It’s hard to get so registering, maybe it will be faster, » said another interviewer.

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Skin cancer can be observed by careful examination of the skin of your body and moles.

« There are small cabinets where more than 30 doctors will monitor people, check and perform the procedure, » said Aurelija Šiautkulienė, Deputy Director of Vilnius Healthier.

Three years ago, about 330,000 people were diagnosed worldwide. cases of melanoma. 57 thousand died. people. Due to the warming climate, the numbers are only growing. More and more cases of melanoma are identified every year in Lithuania. Last year – 400 new ones. Even a small birthmark can be a danger, the skin is exposed to UV rays daily. The sun is most dangerous for light skin to people.

« I have such black spots. They darken when the sun is sun, » she said.

The more moles, the more likely it is to become ill. Doctors advise you to pay attention to any ugly skin lesions.

“This is a symptom of a » ugly duck « . If there is something different among all of your structures on the body – whether color, size or consistency is different, ”said Tadas Raudonis, the head of the Santara Clinic Dermatovenerology Center.

On Tuesday, until lunch alone, a number of pre -cancerous skin conditions were found – actinic keratosis, as well as one of the most common carcinoma of basic cells.

« Every year, we identify dozens of them during the campaign, » Raudonis said.

There are fewer cases of melanoma – 11 last year, but the disease is more dangerous.

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« If we identify it in late stages, the treatment is limited, and the survival of such patients is much worse, » Raudonis said.

Doctors recommend watching UV rays all year round, and safety cream, says, is important as air.

« The sun’s season is approaching, I want to burn quietly for myself, without problems, » he said.

The interlocutor, when asked if he came, replied, « I have a birthmark, I want to find out. »

The doctor denies the myth – there is no danger if the sun does not shine. According to him, even on the days of cloudy days, UV rays are active.

« You go to the park for a walk – you already get enough sun, especially the sun gets those uncovered areas: ears, neck, nose, » Raudonis explained.

The risk group is over 50 years old, but children are also ill. Nearly 700 different skin conditions were found last year’s campaign.