BY WILLIAM NELSON
Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and
Colon cancer combined. One in five Americans will be skin cancer during their lifetime have.
90% of all skin cancers are caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, but less than 33
Percent of adults, adolescents and children routinely sun protection.
Cancer prevention and early detection techniques could eliminate up to 100 000
Cancer cases and 60,000 deaths from cancer in the United States each year. New technologies in
Assessment and treatment of sun-damaged skin could have a positive impact on
Change these statistics.
The same sunny weather that so many tourists and attract new residents
Sunbelt also increases the risk of skin cancer. The effects of chronic sun exposure
Result in shallow sunspots are visible and invisible changes that occur even
below the surface of the skin. UV photography and photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Two recent developments should help the early detection and treatment
the two types of precancerous skin lesions.
Early detection of UV photography
Ultraviolet (UV) photography offers a very useful tool to help experts
a doctor's skin sun damage, which may detect invisible routines
Examination.
A visual inspection can detect changes in the surface of the skin, but Damage
Sun exposure occurs in the outer layer of skin,
The UV camera briefly shines ultraviolet light on the face. UV light can
1.5 to 2.0 millimeters penetrates below the visible layer of dead skin and focus on
real life game that is in the sun damage. The advantage for the physician and
the patient is that the technology allows earlier detection of skin problems
before they were against cancers that are visible on the surface of the skin. After
complete treatment plan should take another photo of the doctor to check for UV
Effectiveness of treatment. UV photography also helps evaluate the conditions of the skin
including acne, oil balance, hydration, inflammation, tumors, fungi, pH, and thin
Skin through the reduction of collagen, which is an ideal tool for all problems is to assess
the skin.
Can after damage to the deeper layers of the skin, superficial signs of sun damage
finally appears on the surface. The lesion area is the most common known
actinic keratosis (AK). QA usually appear as rough or scaly patches. You can also
Scales, bark, and at times disappear and then come back.
An AK is most likely to appear on the face, ears, scalp, neck, back and
Forearms, shoulders and lips - the parts most exposed
Sunlight. The scaly patch may be light or dark, brown, pink, red, or a combination of
This ... or the color of their skin.
It is estimated that 10-20% of untreated AKs are squamous
Cancer. If treated early, almost all AKs can be eliminated without reaching the skin
Cancer. If you have AK, it means that you suffered damage from the sun and
increased risk for all types of skin cancer - squamous cell carcinoma, not only
Carcinoma.
Keratosis is more than one person, the more likely that one or several can be
Skin cancer. It may also invest up to 10 times as subclinical (invisible)
Lesions as visible injuries to the surface. These lesions invisible invisible until
the development of the UV chamber.
Treatment options
Treatment options for most common actinic keratoses, which traditionally involved current
5-FU ointment (Effudex), laser treatment or chemical peels. To avoid
prolonged recovery period and possible scarring associated with these techniques,
Photodynamic therapy has been developed.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is the treatment of choice for the invisible sun is low
Damage and the visible pre-cancerous AK. PDT involves a two-stage process
Process that has been proven in clinical studies. This treatment removes
100% of AKs in 2 / 3 of patients after treatment.
The first step is to apply a topical solution called Levulan. Abnormal cells
have a much greater affinity to absorb the solution and, while leaving healthy cells
no. The solution is for an incubation period of 15
Minutes to 18 hours.
The second step of PDT is considered a concentrated light source to activate
chemical reaction that destroys abnormal cells. As the solution absorbs
only damaged cells, healthy cells untouched. This process can lead to
a slight burning sensation during treatment. This usually improves immediately
after treatment, and ends at 24 Clock.
After treatment, most patients experience slight swelling, redness and
peel AK lesions and surrounding tissue. Patients the choice of a more
aggressive treatment experienced more peeling and / or drying of the damaged
Skin, which resolved within a week or two. The doctor can easily control the
The severity of these reactions by limiting the incubation period and the amount of
Exposure to the light.
The patients are not willing to undergo a recovery period after surgery
may return for a lenient treatment and to decide, after a day or two to work. The
The disadvantage is that they require more treatments to achieve the same clinical
Results.
In addition to removing actinic keratoses and skin changes on the surface of HAP was
effective in improving the appearance of the skin to reduce moderate to
severe acne (including cystic acne), reducing color spots, reduce fine
Lines and reduce pore size.
Who currently owns or has wants to prevent AKs or pre-cancerous skin
The lesions should be investigated and UV photography and photodynamic treatment
Therapy (PDT). "Once a person has been successfully treated with this approach,
It is recommended that you come back for a follow-up year in order to avoid future problems.
William Nelson, NMD is a naturopathic physician and member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Nelson specializes in treating skin problems, reduce cellulite and excess weight improved by combining the latest medical advances with safe, non-invasive natural therapies to the appearance and health of its customers. Dr. Nelson is the admission of new patients in Scottsdale. He can be reached at (480) 612-504
(22)
Colon cancer combined. One in five Americans will be skin cancer during their lifetime have.
90% of all skin cancers are caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, but less than 33
Percent of adults, adolescents and children routinely sun protection.
Cancer prevention and early detection techniques could eliminate up to 100 000
Cancer cases and 60,000 deaths from cancer in the United States each year. New technologies in
Assessment and treatment of sun-damaged skin could have a positive impact on
Change these statistics.
The same sunny weather that so many tourists and attract new residents
Sunbelt also increases the risk of skin cancer. The effects of chronic sun exposure
Result in shallow sunspots are visible and invisible changes that occur even
below the surface of the skin. UV photography and photodynamic therapy (PDT)
Two recent developments should help the early detection and treatment
the two types of precancerous skin lesions.
Early detection of UV photography
Ultraviolet (UV) photography offers a very useful tool to help experts
a doctor's skin sun damage, which may detect invisible routines
Examination.
A visual inspection can detect changes in the surface of the skin, but Damage
Sun exposure occurs in the outer layer of skin,
The UV camera briefly shines ultraviolet light on the face. UV light can
1.5 to 2.0 millimeters penetrates below the visible layer of dead skin and focus on
real life game that is in the sun damage. The advantage for the physician and
the patient is that the technology allows earlier detection of skin problems
before they were against cancers that are visible on the surface of the skin. After
complete treatment plan should take another photo of the doctor to check for UV
Effectiveness of treatment. UV photography also helps evaluate the conditions of the skin
including acne, oil balance, hydration, inflammation, tumors, fungi, pH, and thin
Skin through the reduction of collagen, which is an ideal tool for all problems is to assess
the skin.
Can after damage to the deeper layers of the skin, superficial signs of sun damage
finally appears on the surface. The lesion area is the most common known
actinic keratosis (AK). QA usually appear as rough or scaly patches. You can also
Scales, bark, and at times disappear and then come back.
An AK is most likely to appear on the face, ears, scalp, neck, back and
Forearms, shoulders and lips - the parts most exposed
Sunlight. The scaly patch may be light or dark, brown, pink, red, or a combination of
This ... or the color of their skin.
It is estimated that 10-20% of untreated AKs are squamous
Cancer. If treated early, almost all AKs can be eliminated without reaching the skin
Cancer. If you have AK, it means that you suffered damage from the sun and
increased risk for all types of skin cancer - squamous cell carcinoma, not only
Carcinoma.
Keratosis is more than one person, the more likely that one or several can be
Skin cancer. It may also invest up to 10 times as subclinical (invisible)
Lesions as visible injuries to the surface. These lesions invisible invisible until
the development of the UV chamber.
Treatment options
Treatment options for most common actinic keratoses, which traditionally involved current
5-FU ointment (Effudex), laser treatment or chemical peels. To avoid
prolonged recovery period and possible scarring associated with these techniques,
Photodynamic therapy has been developed.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is the treatment of choice for the invisible sun is low
Damage and the visible pre-cancerous AK. PDT involves a two-stage process
Process that has been proven in clinical studies. This treatment removes
100% of AKs in 2 / 3 of patients after treatment.
The first step is to apply a topical solution called Levulan. Abnormal cells
have a much greater affinity to absorb the solution and, while leaving healthy cells
no. The solution is for an incubation period of 15
Minutes to 18 hours.
The second step of PDT is considered a concentrated light source to activate
chemical reaction that destroys abnormal cells. As the solution absorbs
only damaged cells, healthy cells untouched. This process can lead to
a slight burning sensation during treatment. This usually improves immediately
after treatment, and ends at 24 Clock.
After treatment, most patients experience slight swelling, redness and
peel AK lesions and surrounding tissue. Patients the choice of a more
aggressive treatment experienced more peeling and / or drying of the damaged
Skin, which resolved within a week or two. The doctor can easily control the
The severity of these reactions by limiting the incubation period and the amount of
Exposure to the light.
The patients are not willing to undergo a recovery period after surgery
may return for a lenient treatment and to decide, after a day or two to work. The
The disadvantage is that they require more treatments to achieve the same clinical
Results.
In addition to removing actinic keratoses and skin changes on the surface of HAP was
effective in improving the appearance of the skin to reduce moderate to
severe acne (including cystic acne), reducing color spots, reduce fine
Lines and reduce pore size.
Who currently owns or has wants to prevent AKs or pre-cancerous skin
The lesions should be investigated and UV photography and photodynamic treatment
Therapy (PDT). "Once a person has been successfully treated with this approach,
It is recommended that you come back for a follow-up year in order to avoid future problems.
William Nelson, NMD is a naturopathic physician and member of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Nelson specializes in treating skin problems, reduce cellulite and excess weight improved by combining the latest medical advances with safe, non-invasive natural therapies to the appearance and health of its customers. Dr. Nelson is the admission of new patients in Scottsdale. He can be reached at (480) 612-504
(22)
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