1. Neoplasms (Growths)

2. Neoplasms 1. Moles

3. Pigmented Moles Benign growth of Melanocytes

4. Moles

5. Neoplasms 2. Warts

6. WARTS!!! Caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

7. WARTS!!! Caused by HPVCaused by HPV

8. WARTS!!!

9. WARTS!!! Foot or Plantar WartsFoot or Plantar Warts

10. Neoplasms 3. Skin Cancer

11. Skin Cancer Most common cancer –20% will develop one Benign – does not spread to other parts

12. Skin Cancer Malignant – spreads to other organs –Metastasis – process of spreading

13. Skin Cancers UV radiation Sun-induced

14. A. Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal Layer Least malignant Most common

15. Basal Cell Carcinoma Invades dermis and hypodermis

16. Basal Cell Carcinoma Shiny dome-shaped nodules

17. Basal Cell Carcinoma Mainly in fair- complexions

18. Basal Cell Carcinoma Tx – Surgical Removal Cure rate – 99%

20. B. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 2 nd Most Common Stratum granulosum Scaly, reddened, and raised border

21. Squamous Cell Carcinoma

22. If removed, usually complete cure

23. Squamous Cell Carcinoma Metastasis can occur

24. C. Malignant Melanoma Cancer of Melanocytes ~5 % of skin cancers

25. Malignant Melanoma Numbers increasing Prognosis: Poor Most deadly of 3 –50% survival w/ treatment Rapid metastasis

26. Malignant Melanoma Wherever there is melanin

27. Malignant Melanoma Look for new moles or pigmented spots that appear –ABCD rule for recognizing melanoma

28. A – B – C – Ds of Melanoma AAsymmetrical –2 sides do NOT match

29. A – B – C – Ds of Melanoma BBorder – Uneven edges

30. A – B – C – Ds of Melanoma CColor change –Spot contains different colors

31. A – B – C – Ds of Melanoma DDiameter –Spot larger than 5mm (pencil eraser)