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HARMM Melanoma risk model |
Risk factors: History of previous melanoma - 3.3 x risk Age over 50 1.2 Regular dermatologist absent 1.4 Mole changing 2.0 Male gender 1.4
Number of risk factors Increased likelihood 0-1 1 2 1.7 3 2.5 4-5 4.5 |
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the 3 types of skin cancer |
1. basal cell carcinoma - 80% of skin cancers. -sun exposed areas esp. head and neck -pearly erythematous translucent papules -slow growth, almost never mets
2. Squamous cell carcinoma - 16% skin CAs -crusted hyperkeratotic lesions with rough surface or flat reddish patches with an inflamed or ulcerated appearance.
3. Melanoma - 4%. -arise from pigment-producing melanocytes -mets can spread rapidly -cause 80% of skin CA deaths.
ABCDEs - asymmetry, border irregularity (ragged, notched, blurred), Color (esp blue and black mixed with white and red), Diameter > 6mm, Evolution or change in size, symptoms, or morphology. |
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ABCDEs for Early Recognition of Possible Melanoma |
Asymmetry Borders (irregular) - irregular, ragged, notched Color - esp. black or blue mixed with red or white Diameter > 6mm or markedly different Evolution - change in size, symptoms, or morphology
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what does the SPF rating represent? |
number of minutes for treated vs untreated skin to redden when exposed to UVB. |
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2 types of cyanosis |
central cyanosis -best visualized with lips, oral mucosa, tongue
peripheral cyanosis -hands, feet - may represent response to cold or anxiety |
