Childhood Moles & Melanoma may be present or may develop during childhood or young adulthood. Moles tend to increase in number during the first two decades of life, and sun exposure can stimulate the body to make more moles. Melanoma is more common in adults but occasionally develops in teenagers.
Moles are common, raised or flat skin lesions that contain an increased number of melanocytes, pigment cells that make color pigment. Moles are most often tan or brown in color, but sometimes they can be skin-colored, pink, or even blue.
Moles may be present at birth (congenital melanocytic nevi; see below) or may develop during childhood or young adulthood. Moles tend to increase in number during the first two decades of life, and sun exposure can stimulate the body to make more moles.
These are benign moles that are present at birth or within the first few weeks of life. They have an increased risk for transformation to melanoma. The risk correlates with their size therefore they are categorized based on their (projected adulthood) size. Management of these lesions require consideration of melanoma risk, patient’s age, aesthetic, treatment risks, and psychosocial aspects. Most small and medium-sized lesions are managed with baseline photography and regular follow-ups. If treatment is needed, excision/removal is recommended as first choice.
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be deadly if it spreads throughout the body. Therefore, early detection and removal of a melanoma is very important. Melanoma is more common in adults but occasionally develops in teenagers, especially those with risk factors. Risk factors for melanoma in teenagers includes 1) having many moles (>50-100) and a 2) family history of melanoma.
If you have any concerns about your child’s moles make an appointment with Dr. Heidi for a full skin exam.
Happy Global Hand Washing Day 🧼 Oct 15th
But wash too many times and you get Irritant Contact Dermatitis.
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The balance of good hand washing habits versus becoming over-zealous and causing harm is a subject worth discussing.
Washing hands too many times or using harsh soaps or hot water can cause cracks in the skin, which can be entry point of bacteria and viruses. It can also lead to nail damage or nail disease.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis is a kind of rash that anyone exposed to harsh conditions can get ( it is different than Allergic Contact Dermatitis that only people with allergies get).
Teach kids good hand washing habits but also keep a watchful eye on their little hands. Always, use 𝗹𝘂𝗸𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 and 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗽. Get in habit of 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 with a light moisturizer after washing hands.
Favorite brands are @officialvanicream @cetaphil @cerave and @dove (Dove bar soap not the liquid one).
Have you ever experienced hand irritation from too much washing ?
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Dry skin Care.
✅ Use lukewarm water. Avoid hot showers.
✅ Use a gentle soap such as dove.us @officialvanicream @cetaphilus or @cerave
✅ Damp dry and moisturize immediately.
✅ Use moisturizers such as @cerave @larocheposayusa @cetaphilus or @vanicreamskincare .
✅ For extremely dry patches use ointment @vaselinebrand @vanicreamskincare or @aquaphorus
✅ See a dermatologist if you can’t manage dry skin on your own or if you have red, flaky, itchy skin. In that case you don’t just have dry skin, you have a skin disease.
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☀️1 blistering sunburn in childhood = double risk of melanoma in adulthood ! ❌
#melanomamonday
#melanoma #pediatricdermatologist #pediatricdermatology #skincancer #skincancerawarenessmonth
“Birthmark” doesn’t mean much… there are hundreds of different lesions that you can be born with and they can range from
1- completely benign and harmless to
2- somewhat concerning and needing monitoring, to
3- necessitating removal, to
4- having potential to be associated with syndromes and neurological problems and needing genetic testing.
Proper diagnosis is key 🔑
#pediatricdermaology #birthmark #skinlesion #pediatricdermatologist
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