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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.