Skin cancer develops when there is a mutation or some error in the DNA of your skin cells. As a result of this mutation, your cells start to grow in an erratic way. Since they are growing with no control, they develop a mass that consists of cancer cells.
Skin cancer usually starts on the external layer of your skin. This layer of your skin is called the epidermis. The epidermis is what protects your body from everything that is going on outside of the body. Your epidermis has three types of cells. They are squamous, basal, and melanocyte cells. Each one of these cells affects a different part of your skin. Some determine your skin color, some affect the interlining of your skin, and some are designed to produce the deeper layers of your skin.
Skin cancer develops in different cells in the epidermis, depending on the condition that triggered the cancer. One culprit when it comes to the development of this disease is UV radiation. Researchers have seen the damage that UV radiation can cause to a person’s skin cells. UV radiation is just about everywhere. The number one source of UV radiation exposure is the sun. However, some people increase their exposure by using tanning beds.
Of course, UV exposure is not the sole culprit when it comes to developing skin cancer. This is because there are many individuals who develop it on parts of their body that are rarely exposed to the sun. So, this would indicate that there are other factors that can lead to a person developing the disease. Some of these factors may include damage to your immune system or exposure to toxic substances.
Skin cancer affects individuals with lighter skin more than it does those with darker skin. This does not mean that a person with darker skin is immune. To the contrary, anyone, regardless of the color of their skin, is at risk.
What it does mean is that individuals who have more melanin in their skin have a greater layer of protection from the sun’s UV rays. If an individual not only has light skin but also has light eyes, is prone to sunburn, and has light hair, they are at a higher risk of getting skin cancer than a person with darker skin, eyes, and hair. Researchers found that those who sunburn frequently or have had sunburns that produced blisters, especially when they were young, have an increased risk of skin cancer as adults.
Another situation that increases your risk factor for developing skin cancer is having abnormal moles. Abnormal moles have a higher chance of becoming cancerous than normal moles. If you have abnormal moles, you want to watch them and have any change in the size, shape, color, texture, or state of your mole examined by one of our medical professionals.
Finally, if you have family members who have had skin cancer, you are at a greater risk of developing this disease. Thankfully, when it is caught early, this type of cancer is the easiest to treat. It has the highest success rate, and many times, it can be eliminated without the need for chemotherapy.
The experts at Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery treat all types of skin cancer, and we will develop an appropriate treatment plan tailored just for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation at one of our offices in Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, Tustin, or Mission Viejo.
Praise for excellence
by Ruby Wood
Category: generalSince my first visit with Dr. Luxenberg, I have felt there is hope for my skin. Being an elderly woman of 88 years, a redhead with freckles and sensitive skin, it has never been easy for me to find a doctor who really took the time to be thorough with examination and treatments. Not only is Dr. Luxenberg the best dermatologist I've ever been treated by, but he also has a pleasant bedside manner and an amazing, interesting personality. I can tell that he genuinely cares if his patients are comfortable during treatments. When I was referred to Dr. Luxenberg, some three years ago, it was a very good day for me.
You will not find a better Dermatologist than Dr. Rosenberg
by Matthew Thomas
Category: generalDr. Rosenberg has been my dermatologist since 2005. I grew up swimming competitively while also playing water polo, tennis and volleyball and I knew my years in the sun would ultimately catch up to my skin. His proactive approach and thoroughness during my visits has been a tremendous help! Dr. Rosenberg also has a table side manor that other doctors should strive to achieve. His back office staff are kind, friendly and very timely when responding to questions and inquiries. I cannot say enough good things about him and his practice!!!
Best Clinic and best Dr is Mr. Martinez
by Alexander Newton
Category: serviceMr. Martinez is the best doctor in this world, he helped me allot in my eczema, he is the only doctor after so many year of wasting time was able to bring my eczema level to almost zero, I see him every 3 months, He is never late or out, He always there for me giving me a medicine that no one prescribed to me, even the clinic is not charging allot just affordable price that I am sure other clinics will charge 10 times more, also did couple excisions, and treated my callas and mt allergy. His clinic is also very clean and stuffs are always working. I highly recommend Mr Martinez to everyone. Thanks to you Mr Martinez, you have changed my life for the better! !!! I can not thank you enough. Thank you for always being there when I need you.
Surgery on face
by Christine McDonnell
Category: serviceDr luxenberg I was referred to Dr Matthew Luxenberg at the Los Alamitos office by a friend of mine. He came highly recommended. My L jaw line was extremely swollen and painful. I have presently seen Dr Luxenbery 2x so far. The day of the appt the front office staff & the nursing staff were kind & compassionate. My appts have been right on time so I never had any waiting. They used extra precautions due to covid so I felt very safe. I have been an RN PHN for over 30 years and know many many doctors that I have worked with and gone to as a patient. I have been so impressed with Dr Luxenberg that I felt compelled to write a review. Dr Luxenberg is not only an EXCELLENT doctor but he is also very compassionate . It is very difficult t find doctors that have both competency and compassion. Dr Luxenberg has BOTH . Most doctors would NOT have taken care of my medical problem on the 1st visit. They do an initial visit and have you come back . The staff got me an appt within just a few days & the doctor performed surgery on my jaw line at the FIRST VISIT. The office has a surgical room which most doctor offices do NOT have . They have you go t a an out patient surgical clinic or hospital to perform the surgery. This costs the patient a lot of extra money and Incontinence AND increased exposure t covid. It just goes to show how much Dr Luxenberg CARES about his patients & wants to take care of his patients as quick and easy as possible. MY face looks normal again & all my pain is completely gone. I suffered with this pain for over a year. I had went t a plastic surgeon initially in Jan this year . The plastic surgeon did a very poor job on my face and left my jaw line looking abnormal and did not even take care of my medical problem . I was actually in more pain following that appt. I enjoy my visits with Dr Luxenberg because when he is performing surgery he makes SURE the patient has NO pain during the surgery. He is such an excellent doctor he completed my surgery so quickl
Great!
by jim becker
Category: generalDr Luxenberg and his staff have been great for me for over 30 years and before that Dr Newman
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