Month: January 2018
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, it does metastasize and usually grows very slowly. It usually begins with a circumscribed solid elevation of skin also known as papule. It enlarges that can develop into crater-like image that erodes, crusts and bleeds. It is a common condition of male 45 years old and above. Sun exposure and skin pigmentation are the common risks factors for basal cell carcinoma. There are three types of BCC and these are nodular basal cell carcinoma, pigmented lesion and superficial type. Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of this condition, a fresh-colored nodule is present with overlying of blood vessel. Meanwhile, Pigmented Lesion is a type of BCC has a darker shade compared to the nodular basal cell carcinoma. It can be confused with malignant melanoma. However, superficial type usually appears scaly and red in color. There are different types of basal cell carcinoma treatment depending on biopsy information.
Here are some of the most common and effective means of treatment:
1. Electrodessication and curettage – This type of treatment uses electrocute device that scrapes the tumor through a curette. This has to be repeated several times and several sessions to be completely assured that the tumor is completely eradicated. It is also advised that this method should be used for smaller tumor less that 6mm.
2. Simple Excision – This method involves surgical excision of the lesion through the normal skin. It is usually used for larger tumors in the cheek, trunk, forehead and legs. This is also a quick and inexpensive method, however, differentiation of normal skin tissue to cancerous tissues are observed and evaluated through the naked eye.
3. Moh’s Micrographic Surgery – This treatment needs an expert and experienced Moh’s surgeon in order to be performed. With this method, excision of the tumor and tissue are examined under the microscope. This can help determine the definite area of cancerous tissues, thus it can aid the residual cancerous tissue to be excised. Although, this type of basal cell carcinoma treatment can be expensive, the best advantage of it is being definitive and effective in treating the condition. Hence, recurrence of skin cancer is very rare.
4. Radiation Therapy – This method requires radiation treatment to the patient who has inoperable tumor or to refrain the loss of important tissue surrounding the affected area. It can also be used when the tumor is difficult to excise or there are health risks that may follow open surgery.
5. Cryotheraphy – Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the affected area, thus destroying the cancerous tissue. This is highly advised for patients who have superficial type of basal cell carcinoma and for those who have pre-malignant condition. This is usually inexpensive but it can only be used on certain condition and state.
With a wide array of available treatments for skin cancer, patients have a very big chance in leading a normal life. And it is also take into consideration that to prevent diseases, one must be healthy in mind and in body.
If you are not able to speak to your doctor immediately, manage to go through the website of Elisa Pouding that will present you with various crucial information on do’s and don’ts of basal cell carcinoma treatment and basal cell carcinoma.
It’s always nice to be honored in publications and earn awards, but when I read in the Fall Beauty section of Yoga Magazine that Elite Serum, the popular under eye serum, (one I’ve been using since last Summer) I was shocked. I mean, this company is admittedly a start-up, and they are getting awards on par with that of brands like Kinerase, Dr. Brandt, Skinceuticals, and others.
While I’ve had success with the Elite Serum, I’ve always wondered what other people thought about it. The product arrives sealed and air tight in packaging, but the company has only been around for a year and it doesn’t even send out boxes. When I inquired about this, I was told by company representative Doug Holliday that this was only an option in the few retail locations that carry the product. “It’s a mail order product at the present time, and why waste paper if it’s not going to be on display or ever used again after opening it,” was his exact reply.
I agree with saving paper, and some fussy customers have posted on forums I read that they are upset when they order a $100 product and it arrives without a box around it. While I know there is a level of expectations in receiving a product you pay a good chunk of cash for, it’s not the end of the world to have a decorated box that goes right in the garbage anyways. I posted some pretty strong opinions online about my sentiment towards people that get fussy over not receiving a box with their product, and basically ended my discussion with one frequent poster with an “agree to disagree” stance.
I was quite happy with the amount of time I was able to chat with Doug, who gave me a quick background on this South Florida company. They have grown leaps and bounds since they first launched with the Elite Serum, and now since they especially have other brands out there, they aren’t really “one product wonders” anymore. I feel special that I was among the first people to review this product, and the prestige and honors abound about Elite Serum are quite impressive to me.
Being known as pioneers for their use of resveratrol and the acai berry extract (for their antioxidant properties), EliteSkin, the name of the brand that makes the eye serum, has been well-discussed online. A strong marketing campaign that has included a good push overseas (Doug mentioned the Elite Serum is a HUGE seller in Asia) has led them to the forefront of the anti aging skin care companies out there.
Yoga Magazine points out several of the honors the serum has won, and praises it’s unique blend of cosmeceutical ingredients in the formula. For once, I feel like I was in on something early. If only the company could now go public!