THE HSE have issued an urgent warning over common cancer ahead of the summer months. Some 13,000 Irish people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year with 1 in 3 receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime. Posting on X formerly Twitter, HSE Live warned of the dangers of the common cancer.
They said: "Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland. "Skin cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV rays and not using a sunbed." They also shared a detailed video where Prof Anne-Marie Tobin Consultant Dermatologist explains what to look out for.
She explained: "There are two types of skin cancer. Melanoma Skin Cancer is the one we that worry about most and it's also the one that can affect younger patients most." "Melanoma arises either from a mole that you have that changes, so it becomes bigger or it becomes irregular or it changes colour, develops more colours in it.
"It can arise as a new mole on your skin that changes." The dermatologist advised that getting new moles is normal up until your mid 30s. However, it is always best to check with a GP about any new moles that concern you.
You should also look out for moles that have a change in border shape, asymmetrical moles, or moles that begin to crust, bleed or ooze. The second form of skin cancer is non-melanoma skin cancer. This form typical arises on the hands or face as they are places that have had a lot of sun exposure.
The dermatologist advised: " It often arises as a scab or a red spot which will.
