Those of you who are frequently exposed to UV rays should always be careful!

I saw a news report about skin cancer.

I brought this to share because I heard that frequent exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer.

Although the beginning of autumn has passed, it is still hot and the sunlight is strong.

I think you need to be careful and take care of it!

If you are frequently exposed to ultraviolet rays, be wary of skin cancer.
Good prognosis with early diagnosis… Malignant melanoma is an exception
Take a quick shower and avoid staying in the bath for too long.


Swimming in the sea during the summer is the perfect way to beat the sweltering heat. At the beach, there are many people enjoying their leisure time according to their preferences, such as children running on the sand, people cooling off in the water, and those lying on sunbeds to tan for a healthy glow.

but Frequent exposure to hot sunlight can cause skin problems due to strong ultraviolet rays. . Continuous exposure to ultraviolet rays is a cause of sunburn, melasma, freckles, age spots, warts, skin cancer, etc. This becomes. Especially Skin cancer is often mistaken for age spots, warts, or moles and left untreated. .

Professor Lee Seol-hee of the Department of Dermatology at Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital stated, “In the early stages of skin cancer, it often appears similar to dermatitis or is largely dismissed as insignificant, leading to delayed diagnosis.” She added, “In such cases, large scars may form on the skin, or if it occurs in organs including the eyes, nose, and mouth, it can cause functional problems.”

Skin cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs on the skin and includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, malignant melanoma, angiosarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and extramammary Paget's disease. The most common skin cancers in Korea are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Skin cancer occurs on the skin of the entire body, including the fingernails and toenails. Conversely, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma primarily occur on the face, while malignant melanoma develops on the fingernails, toenails, and soles of the feet.

■ Main cause of UV exposure… often mistaken for moles

The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet exposure Prolonged exposure to sunlight or short but excessive exposure can also be a cause. Family history, genetic mutations, advanced age, fair skin, exposure to carcinogens, and the presence of precancerous lesions are also contributing factors.

Skin cancer may manifest as symptoms such as: ▲ skin lesions growing suddenly; ▲ bleeding easily, uneven discoloration, or asymmetrical shape; ▲ existing skin conditions not healing well or recurring despite continuous treatment; or ▲ black spots on the palms and soles or black vertical lines on the fingernails and toenails.

Squamous cell carcinoma usually begins as a small, firm nodule. It progresses into various forms, such as nodules, plaques, warts, or ulcers, and may feel firm to the touch. Basal cell carcinoma presents with an early symptom of a slightly raised, black or dark brown lesion, which is often mistaken for a mole. Malignant melanoma has no subjective symptoms, such as itching or pain, and appears as an ordinary black spot.

Source: Health Kyunghyang (https://www.k-health.com)