Description of Skin Cancer Types (Part 2)
Kaposi’s sarcoma: originates in the dermis but can also occur in internal organs.
Kaposi’s sarcoma in two forms:
The one that usually develops in people infected with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and children and young people of equatorial Africa. This form grows very fast and usually affects the internal organs.
Before the onset of the disease, tended to present only the elderly of European origin Mediterranean. In these people grows very slowly on the skin and rarely spreads.
In the first the characteristic appearance is a sin pink, red or purple, round or oval shape, anywhere in the body but more often in the face.
In the latter usually appears as a purplish stain or dark brown on the legs or toes. Tends to increase its depth, causing a bleeding ulcer. You can also spread up the leg.
Cutaneous lymphoma, occurs when skin cells (cells of the immune system or defense) become malignant. The dermis contains a considerable number of lymphocytes. The most common of these is the cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or mycosis fungoides.
It develops over many years, very slowly. In the initial stages, you may notice itchy skin and dark areas and provide dry. When the disease has developed is called mycosis fungoides.
This disease can spread through the lymphatics to other organs such as lung, liver, etc.. The sooner the diagnosis is made, the greater the likelihood of cure.
Melanoma skin cancer
This disease develops in the melanocytes, skin cells that produce the melanin that gives color. Melanocytes are found in the epidermis layer of outer skin.
Melanoma is the type of skin cancer less common and more serious. You can easily spread to other parts of the body through blood or lymphatic system. If diagnosed early, the prognosis is better.
It can occur from existing moles, or a newly formed, small, pigmented, appearing in an area of normal skin.
We will have to consult the doctor whenever it is noticed a change in the size, shape or color of a mole. Or a mole that is swollen or sore to the touch or oozing or bleeding.