Skin Concerns
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Common Skin Conditions
What is it:
痤瘡是因毛囊被油脂和死皮細胞堵塞引起的皮膚病。這種堵塞會導致顯而易見的痤瘡形成（黑頭、白頭、粉刺和結節）。
Symptoms:
- Recurring red spots or swollen areas (pimples) containing pus on the skin
- Dark spots with open pores in the center (blackheads)
- Small white bumps beneath the skin without visible openings (whiteheads)
- Red swollen areas or lumps (papules) that are clearly filled with pus
- Inflamed nodules or lumps under the skin that are fluid-filled, tender, and can grow up to an inch in diameter
Causes:
- Hormonal changes: Factors like puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, birth control pills, and stress can increase skin oiliness
- Cosmetic products: Greasy or oily makeup and hair products may contribute to acne
- Medications: Certain drugs, including steroids and hormones, as well as some drug-containing IUDs, can worsen acne.
- Environmental factors: Heavy sweating and high humidity can exacerbate skin issues
- Skin contact: Frequent touching, resting on, or rubbing the skin may lead to breakouts
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What is it:
- 濕疹（特應性皮炎）是一種慢性皮膚病，會導致皮膚發紅、發癢、乾燥。它通常始發于童年期，但可以在任何年齡段開始。
- 這是一種終身疾病，周期性復發，有時患者很少出現症狀。
Symptoms:
- Dry skin
- Itchiness
- Rash
- Bumps
- Leathery patches
- Flakey skin
- Swelling
Causes:
- Immune system: In people with eczema, the immune system overreacts to harmless irritants or allergens, triggering inflammation that causes skin symptoms
- Genetics: Eczema is more likely if there’s a family history of eczema, dermatitis, asthma, hay fever, or allergies. A genetic mutation may also impair the skin’s barrier, making it more vulnerable to irritants
- Environment: Exposure to environmental factors like smoke, pollutants, harsh soaps, certain fabrics, and extreme weather can irritate the skin. Dry or humid conditions can also worsen eczema
- Emotional triggers: Stress, anxiety, or depression can lead to more frequent flare-ups of eczema
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What is it:
- 蕁麻疹是皮膚表面發癢的傷痕，通常由過敏反應引起。
- 大多數蕁麻疹會自行消失，但偶爾也會成爲慢性病幷導致更嚴重的問題。
Symptoms:
- Raised bumps or patches in different shapes and sizes
- Can appear anywhere on the body
- May affect just one area or spread across the body
- May feel itchy, sting, or burn
Causes:
- Food: Eating certain foods, especially peanuts, eggs, nuts, and shellfish
- Medications: Taking certain medications, such as antibiotics, aspirin, and ibuprofen
Insect bites or stings: Being bitten or stung by an insect - Temperature: Exposure to cold water or wind, or heat from exercise or eating spicy food
- Emotional stress: Experiencing emotional stress
- Infections: Having a bacterial infection, such as a urinary tract infection or strep throat, or a viral infection, such as the common cold or hepatitis
- Environmental factors: Being exposed to pollen, dust mites, chemicals, or latex
- Skin pressure: Scratching or pressing on your skin, such as wearing itchy or tight clothing
- Immune system problems: Having a problem with your immune system
- Underlying conditions: Having an underlying condition, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rubella, or hepatitis
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What is it:
- 膿疱瘡是一種傳染性細菌感染，可影響任何人，尤其是 2-5 歲的兒童。
- 它們看起來像紅色的潰瘍，會破裂幷生成黃色的外殼。
Symptoms:
- Discolored sores on skin, typically around nose and mouth
- Can appear pink or red, purple, brown or gray
- Sores can grow into blisters
- Itchy and painful
Causes:
- Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus (staph) or Streptococcus (strep) bacteria.
- The bacteria enter through breaks in the skin (cuts, scratches, insect bites, or rashes).
- It is contagious and can spread by touching infected sores.
- It can also spread through contact with items like towels, clothes, or sheets used by an infected person.
Would you like help dealing with Impetigo?
What is it:
- 黃褐斑是一種會導致皮膚出現深色斑塊的疾病，通常出現在臉上。
- 這是皮膚細胞過度産生斑塊狀色素（黑色素）的結果。
Symptoms:
- Light brown or dark brown patches or freckle like spots
- Patches may be red and inflamed
Causes:
- Pregnancy – increased hormone levels
- Heavy exposure to sunlight,tanning beds, stress, medications for seizures birth control pills and thyroid disease
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What is it:
- Moles are clustered melanocytes (the cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin) They can be found anywhere on the skin and are typically harmless.
- 但是，有些可能會導致皮膚癌。所以，一定要檢查任何可疑的痣，因爲它們會造成不必要的麻煩。
Symptoms:
- Flat or raised surface of skin
- Brown, tan, black, blue, or pink pigment
- Smooth, wrinkled or flat
- Oval or round shape
Causes:
- develops when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) grow in groups
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What is it:
- 銀屑病是一種皮膚病，其特徵是紅色（或紫色）、乾燥、鱗片狀的皮膚斑塊，可出現于身體的任何部位。
- 大多數銀屑病患者都經歷過周期復發，在長時間緩和期後，由于觸發因素而突然發作。
Symptoms:
- Thick, red patches of skin covered with silvery-white scales that may itch or burn, usually found on elbows, knees, scalp, trunk, palms, and soles
- Dry, cracked skin that causes itching or bleeding
- Nails that are thickened, ridged, or have pits
Causes:
- Stress
- Skin injury, such as a cut or bad sunburn
- Infection, such as strep throat
- Some medications, including lithium, prednisone, and hydroxychloroquine
- Weather, especially cold, dry weather
- Tobacco
- Alcohol (heavy drinking)
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What is it:
- 癬菌病實際上不是由蠕蟲引起的。它由真菌引起，真菌會産生看起來像環狀蠕蟲的病變。
- 它們通常是紅色、發癢和鱗片狀的斑塊，也可能發展成水泡。
Symptoms:
- Fungal infection/ rash
- May appear red or darker than surrounding skin
- Scaly, dry, swollen, itchy
Causes:
- Skin-to-skin contact: Direct contact with an infected person or animal can spread ringworm
- Shared objects: Ringworm can spread through sharing objects like towels, bed sheets, combs, and brushes
- Shared surfaces: Ringworm can spread through contact with shared surfaces like locker room floors
- Infected soil: In rare cases, ringworm can spread through contact with infected soil
Would you like help dealing with Ringworm?
What is it:
- 紅斑痤瘡是一種慢性皮膚病，會導致面部持續潮紅和紅斑。
- 紅斑痤瘡是一種慢性皮膚病，會導致面部持續潮紅和紅斑。
Symptoms:
- Facial redness
- Rash
- Visible blood vessels
- Eye irritation
Causes:
- Genetics: Genetic factors may play a role in the development of rosacea
- Environmental factors: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, microbes on the skin, and other environmental factors may contribute to rosacea
- Blood vessel abnormalities: Abnormalities in the blood vessels of the face may be a factor
- Reaction to microscopic mites: A reaction to microscopic mites that are commonly found on the face may be a factor
Would you like help dealing with Rosacea?
What is it:
- 皮膚潰瘍是由輕傷、長時間受壓或血液循環不良引起的開放性傷口。
- 起初，皮膚通常看起來發紅幷發炎，但隨著情况惡化，傷口會加深幷滲出血液或透明液體。
Symptoms:
- Discoloration of the skin
- Itching
- Scabbing
- Swelling of the skin near the ulcer
- Dry or flaky skin around the ulcer
- Pain or tenderness near the affected area
- Clear, bloody, or pus-filled discharge from the ulcer
- A foul odor coming from the area
- Hair loss near the ulcer
Causes:
- Poor blood flow: When blood flow to the skin is poor, it can’t heal properly after an injury. This can be caused by conditions like diabetes, atherosclerosis, or varicose veins
- Pressure: Prolonged pressure on the skin can cause ulcers, especially for people who are bedridden or use wheelchairs
- Injury: Even a minor injury can become an ulcer if it doesn’t get enough blood to heal
- Infection: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections can cause ulcers, and existing infections can prevent ulcers from healing
- Parasites: Bites from parasites like genital lice can cause ulcers
- Inflammation: Autoimmune conditions or other causes of inflammation can lead to ulcers
- Other conditions: Conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or granulomatosis with polyangiitis can cause ulcers
Would you like help dealing with Ulcers?
What is it:
- 白癜風是一種皮膚病，其特徵是皮膚顔色缺失引致的白色光滑的皮膚斑塊。
- 這是皮膚細胞失去色素沉著的結果，會影響身體的任何部位。
Symptoms:
- Loss of natural skin color, or depigmentation
Causes:
- Genetics: Vitiligo can run in families, but not always
- Autoimmune Disorder: The immune system attacks melanocytes, though the cause is unclear
- Neurogenic Factors: Nervous system changes, triggered by trauma or toxins, may affect melanocytes
- Environmental Factors: Chemicals, sunburns, and stress can increase risk but don’t always cause vitiligo
- Inflammatory Conditions: Conditions like psoriasis may raise the risk due to immune system issues
- Viral Infections: Some viruses may trigger vitiligo in genetically susceptible people
- Oxidative Stress: Damage to melanocytes from oxidative stress may contribute to vitiligo
Would you like help dealing with Vitiligo?
What is it:
- 疣是由人乳頭瘤病毒 (HPV) 引起的良性生長。
- 它們通常無害，會導致皮膚增厚/硬化，多出現在手和脚上。
Symptoms:
- Warts appear as small, raised bumps, ranging from 1 to 10 millimeters
- They may have a rough or smooth surface
- Warts can appear alone or in clusters
- In some cases, they may itch
- Commonly affected areas include the face, feet, knees, and hands
Causes:
- Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through small cuts and triggers extra cell growth
- This causes the skin’s outer layer to thicken and form a wart, especially on moist, soft, or injured skin
- While all warts are caused by HPV, not all HPV types cause warts—HPV strains linked to cancer (like cervical cancer) do not cause warts
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What is it:
- A number of skin irritations and rashes caused by genetics, an overactive immune system, infections, allergies, irritating substances and more.
Symptoms:
- Contact Dermatitis: A skin reaction caused by an allergen or irritant. The skin may become red, itchy, swollen, and even blister in severe cases
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Often causes dry, cracked, and itchy skin. It may also be accompanied by bumps or blisters, and sometimes burning sensations
- Psoriasis: This condition leads to red, scaly, and itchy patches of skin, and can sometimes result in cracked skin
- Allergic Reactions: Can cause redness, swelling, and itchiness, sometimes with blistering in more severe cases
- Skin Infections: Certain bacterial or viral infections can cause red, itchy, and swollen skin, sometimes with blisters
- Hives (Urticaria): Raised, itchy welts that can develop quickly, often after an allergic reaction
Causes:
- Immune System: A weakened skin barrier (often due to a genetic mutation) allows allergens and irritants to trigger inflammation
- Genetics: Family history of eczema, asthma, or allergies increases the likelihood of developing dermatitis
- Environment: Factors like tobacco smoke, air pollution, and certain skin products (e.g., fragranced soaps) can worsen symptoms
- Exposure: Irritants like chemicals or fluoride in toothpaste may trigger conditions like perioral dermatitis
Would you like help dealing with Dermatitis?
痤瘡
What is it:
痤瘡是因毛囊被油脂和死皮細胞堵塞引起的皮膚病。這種堵塞會導致顯而易見的痤瘡形成（黑頭、白頭、粉刺和結節）。
Symptoms:
- Recurring red spots or swollen areas (pimples) containing pus on the skin
- Dark spots with open pores in the center (blackheads)
- Small white bumps beneath the skin without visible openings (whiteheads)
- Red swollen areas or lumps (papules) that are clearly filled with pus
- Inflamed nodules or lumps under the skin that are fluid-filled, tender, and can grow up to an inch in diameter
Causes:
- Hormonal changes: Factors like puberty, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, birth control pills, and stress can increase skin oiliness
- Cosmetic products: Greasy or oily makeup and hair products may contribute to acne
- Medications: Certain drugs, including steroids and hormones, as well as some drug-containing IUDs, can worsen acne.
- Environmental factors: Heavy sweating and high humidity can exacerbate skin issues
- Skin contact: Frequent touching, resting on, or rubbing the skin may lead to breakouts
Would you like help dealing with Acne?
濕疹
What is it:
- 濕疹（特應性皮炎）是一種慢性皮膚病，會導致皮膚發紅、發癢、乾燥。它通常始發于童年期，但可以在任何年齡段開始。
- 這是一種終身疾病，周期性復發，有時患者很少出現症狀。
Symptoms:
- Dry skin
- Itchiness
- Rash
- Bumps
- Leathery patches
- Flakey skin
- Swelling
Causes:
- Immune system: In people with eczema, the immune system overreacts to harmless irritants or allergens, triggering inflammation that causes skin symptoms
- Genetics: Eczema is more likely if there’s a family history of eczema, dermatitis, asthma, hay fever, or allergies. A genetic mutation may also impair the skin’s barrier, making it more vulnerable to irritants
- Environment: Exposure to environmental factors like smoke, pollutants, harsh soaps, certain fabrics, and extreme weather can irritate the skin. Dry or humid conditions can also worsen eczema
- Emotional triggers: Stress, anxiety, or depression can lead to more frequent flare-ups of eczema
Would you like help dealing with Eczema?
蕁麻疹
What is it:
- 蕁麻疹是皮膚表面發癢的傷痕，通常由過敏反應引起。
- 大多數蕁麻疹會自行消失，但偶爾也會成爲慢性病幷導致更嚴重的問題。
Symptoms:
- Raised bumps or patches in different shapes and sizes
- Can appear anywhere on the body
- May affect just one area or spread across the body
- May feel itchy, sting, or burn
Causes:
- Food: Eating certain foods, especially peanuts, eggs, nuts, and shellfish
- Medications: Taking certain medications, such as antibiotics, aspirin, and ibuprofen
Insect bites or stings: Being bitten or stung by an insect - Temperature: Exposure to cold water or wind, or heat from exercise or eating spicy food
- Emotional stress: Experiencing emotional stress
- Infections: Having a bacterial infection, such as a urinary tract infection or strep throat, or a viral infection, such as the common cold or hepatitis
- Environmental factors: Being exposed to pollen, dust mites, chemicals, or latex
- Skin pressure: Scratching or pressing on your skin, such as wearing itchy or tight clothing
- Immune system problems: Having a problem with your immune system
- Underlying conditions: Having an underlying condition, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rubella, or hepatitis
Would you like help dealing with Hives?
膿疱瘡
What is it:
- 膿疱瘡是一種傳染性細菌感染，可影響任何人，尤其是 2-5 歲的兒童。
- 它們看起來像紅色的潰瘍，會破裂幷生成黃色的外殼。
Symptoms:
- Discolored sores on skin, typically around nose and mouth
- Can appear pink or red, purple, brown or gray
- Sores can grow into blisters
- Itchy and painful
Causes:
- Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus (staph) or Streptococcus (strep) bacteria.
- The bacteria enter through breaks in the skin (cuts, scratches, insect bites, or rashes).
- It is contagious and can spread by touching infected sores.
- It can also spread through contact with items like towels, clothes, or sheets used by an infected person.
Would you like help dealing with Impetigo?
黃褐斑
What is it:
- 黃褐斑是一種會導致皮膚出現深色斑塊的疾病，通常出現在臉上。
- 這是皮膚細胞過度産生斑塊狀色素（黑色素）的結果。
Symptoms:
- Light brown or dark brown patches or freckle like spots
- Patches may be red and inflamed
Causes:
- Pregnancy – increased hormone levels
- Heavy exposure to sunlight,tanning beds, stress, medications for seizures birth control pills and thyroid disease
Would you like help dealing with Melasma?
銀屑病
What is it:
- 癬菌病實際上不是由蠕蟲引起的。它由真菌引起，真菌會産生看起來像環狀蠕蟲的病變。
- 它們通常是紅色、發癢和鱗片狀的斑塊，也可能發展成水泡。
Symptoms:
- Fungal infection/ rash
- May appear red or darker than surrounding skin
- Scaly, dry, swollen, itchy
Causes:
- Skin-to-skin contact: Direct contact with an infected person or animal can spread ringworm
- Shared objects: Ringworm can spread through sharing objects like towels, bed sheets, combs, and brushes
- Shared surfaces: Ringworm can spread through contact with shared surfaces like locker room floors
- Infected soil: In rare cases, ringworm can spread through contact with infected soil
Would you like help dealing with Ringworm?
癬菌病
What is it:
- 癬菌病實際上不是由蠕蟲引起的。它由真菌引起，真菌會産生看起來像環狀蠕蟲的病變。
- 它們通常是紅色、發癢和鱗片狀的斑塊，也可能發展成水泡。
Symptoms:
- Fungal infection/ rash
- May appear red or darker than surrounding skin
- Scaly, dry, swollen, itchy
Causes:
- Skin-to-skin contact: Direct contact with an infected person or animal can spread ringworm
- Shared objects: Ringworm can spread through sharing objects like towels, bed sheets, combs, and brushes
- Shared surfaces: Ringworm can spread through contact with shared surfaces like locker room floors
- Infected soil: In rare cases, ringworm can spread through contact with infected soil
Would you like help dealing with Ringworm?
紅斑痤瘡
What is it:
- 紅斑痤瘡是一種慢性皮膚病，會導致面部持續潮紅和紅斑。
- 紅斑痤瘡是一種慢性皮膚病，會導致面部持續潮紅和紅斑。
Symptoms:
- Facial redness
- Rash
- Visible blood vessels
- Eye irritation
Causes:
- Genetics: Genetic factors may play a role in the development of rosacea
- Environmental factors: Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, microbes on the skin, and other environmental factors may contribute to rosacea
- Blood vessel abnormalities: Abnormalities in the blood vessels of the face may be a factor
- Reaction to microscopic mites: A reaction to microscopic mites that are commonly found on the face may be a factor
Would you like help dealing with Rosacea?
潰瘍
What is it:
- 皮膚潰瘍是由輕傷、長時間受壓或血液循環不良引起的開放性傷口。
- 起初，皮膚通常看起來發紅幷發炎，但隨著情况惡化，傷口會加深幷滲出血液或透明液體。
Symptoms:
- Discoloration of the skin
- Itching
- Scabbing
- Swelling of the skin near the ulcer
- Dry or flaky skin around the ulcer
- Pain or tenderness near the affected area
- Clear, bloody, or pus-filled discharge from the ulcer
- A foul odor coming from the area
- Hair loss near the ulcer
Causes:
- Poor blood flow: When blood flow to the skin is poor, it can’t heal properly after an injury. This can be caused by conditions like diabetes, atherosclerosis, or varicose veins
- Pressure: Prolonged pressure on the skin can cause ulcers, especially for people who are bedridden or use wheelchairs
- Injury: Even a minor injury can become an ulcer if it doesn’t get enough blood to heal
- Infection: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections can cause ulcers, and existing infections can prevent ulcers from healing
- Parasites: Bites from parasites like genital lice can cause ulcers
- Inflammation: Autoimmune conditions or other causes of inflammation can lead to ulcers
- Other conditions: Conditions like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or granulomatosis with polyangiitis can cause ulcers
Would you like help dealing with Ulcers?
白癜風
What is it:
- 白癜風是一種皮膚病，其特徵是皮膚顔色缺失引致的白色光滑的皮膚斑塊。
- 這是皮膚細胞失去色素沉著的結果，會影響身體的任何部位。
Symptoms:
- Loss of natural skin color, or depigmentation
Causes:
- Genetics: Vitiligo can run in families, but not always
- Autoimmune Disorder: The immune system attacks melanocytes, though the cause is unclear
- Neurogenic Factors: Nervous system changes, triggered by trauma or toxins, may affect melanocytes
- Environmental Factors: Chemicals, sunburns, and stress can increase risk but don’t always cause vitiligo
- Inflammatory Conditions: Conditions like psoriasis may raise the risk due to immune system issues
- Viral Infections: Some viruses may trigger vitiligo in genetically susceptible people
- Oxidative Stress: Damage to melanocytes from oxidative stress may contribute to vitiligo
Would you like help dealing with Vitiligo?
疣
What is it:
- 疣是由人乳頭瘤病毒 (HPV) 引起的良性生長。
- 它們通常無害，會導致皮膚增厚/硬化，多出現在手和脚上。
Symptoms:
- Warts appear as small, raised bumps, ranging from 1 to 10 millimeters
- They may have a rough or smooth surface
- Warts can appear alone or in clusters
- In some cases, they may itch
- Commonly affected areas include the face, feet, knees, and hands
Causes:
- Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through small cuts and triggers extra cell growth
- This causes the skin’s outer layer to thicken and form a wart, especially on moist, soft, or injured skin
- While all warts are caused by HPV, not all HPV types cause warts—HPV strains linked to cancer (like cervical cancer) do not cause warts
Would you like help dealing with Warts?
Dermatitis
What is it:
- A number of skin irritations and rashes caused by genetics, an overactive immune system, infections, allergies, irritating substances and more.
Symptoms:
- Contact Dermatitis: A skin reaction caused by an allergen or irritant. The skin may become red, itchy, swollen, and even blister in severe cases
- Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): Often causes dry, cracked, and itchy skin. It may also be accompanied by bumps or blisters, and sometimes burning sensations
- Psoriasis: This condition leads to red, scaly, and itchy patches of skin, and can sometimes result in cracked skin
- Allergic Reactions: Can cause redness, swelling, and itchiness, sometimes with blistering in more severe cases
- Skin Infections: Certain bacterial or viral infections can cause red, itchy, and swollen skin, sometimes with blisters
- Hives (Urticaria): Raised, itchy welts that can develop quickly, often after an allergic reaction
Causes:
- Immune System: A weakened skin barrier (often due to a genetic mutation) allows allergens and irritants to trigger inflammation
- Genetics: Family history of eczema, asthma, or allergies increases the likelihood of developing dermatitis
- Environment: Factors like tobacco smoke, air pollution, and certain skin products (e.g., fragranced soaps) can worsen symptoms
- Exposure: Irritants like chemicals or fluoride in toothpaste may trigger conditions like perioral dermatitis
Would you like help dealing with Dermatitis?
Regular Mole or Suspicious Mole?
What is it:
- 基底細胞癌 (BCC) 是最常見的皮膚癌類型，占所有皮膚癌的 75% 至 80%。
- 基底細胞位于表皮下部，會不斷分裂形成新細胞，取代在皮膚表層脫落的舊的鱗狀細胞。
Symptoms:
- A glossy, skin-toned bump that is slightly transparent, appearing pearly or brownish, with visible blood vessels; it can bleed and scab
- Small white bumps beneath the skin without visible openings (whiteheads)
- A flat, scaly area with a raised border that can expand significantly over time
- A white, waxy growth resembling a scar, lacking a distinct edge
Causes:
- Extended exposure to sun and/or tanning equipment
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What is it:
- Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and occurs when melanocytes (cells that synthesize pigment which determines skin color) grow out of control and change to abnormal cancerous cells.
- 如果黑色素瘤得不到治療，异常癌細胞就會擴散到其他器官。
Symptoms:
- Color: A mole may change hue, show various shades, or become blotchy
- Size: A mole may seem to grow larger
- Shape: A mole might have an uneven shape, increase in height, or lack symmetry
- Elevation: The mole may form a raised portion
- Symptoms: Look for signs of itching or bleeding
Causes:
- Unprotected UV exposure: Risk from direct sunlight without protection
- History of sun burns
- High mole count: Having many moles (more than 50 on the body and over 10 above the elbows)
- Dysplastic moles: An increased number of atypical moles
- Weakened immune system: A compromised immune response
- Family history of melanoma: Having a close relative with melanoma
- Fair complexion: Characteristics like fair skin that burns easily, freckles, light-colored eyes (blue or green), and light or red hair
- History of skin cancer: Previous diagnosis of melanoma or other skin cancers
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What is it:
- Moles are clustered melanocytes (the cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin) They can be found anywhere on the skin and are typically harmless.
- 但是，有些可能會導致皮膚癌。所以，一定要檢查任何可疑的痣，因爲它們會造成不必要的麻煩。
Symptoms:
- Flat or raised surface of skin
- Brown, tan, black, blue, or pink pigment
- Smooth, wrinkled or flat
- Oval or round shape
Causes:
- develops when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) grow in groups
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What is it:
- 鱗狀細胞癌 (SCC) 是一種在皮膚中層出現的癌症。當細胞開始不受控制地分裂，産生腫瘤，幷能够擴散到其他器官時，癌變就會發生。
- SCC 可以出現在身體的任何部位，但最常見于被陽光照射的皮膚。如果不及時治療，它可能會危及生命。
Symptoms:
- Rough, red, scaly patch
- Dry, cracked skin that causes itching or bleeding
- Brown mark resembling an age spot
- Solid, dome-shaped bump
- Wart-like protrusion
- Small, horn-like projection resembling a rhinoceros horn
- Sore appearing in an old scar
Causes:
- UV radiation comes either from sunlight or from tanning beds or lamps
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基底細胞癌
What is it:
- 基底細胞癌 (BCC) 是最常見的皮膚癌類型，占所有皮膚癌的 75% 至 80%。
- 基底細胞位于表皮下部，會不斷分裂形成新細胞，取代在皮膚表層脫落的舊的鱗狀細胞。
Symptoms:
- A glossy, skin-toned bump that is slightly transparent, appearing pearly or brownish, with visible blood vessels; it can bleed and scab
- Small white bumps beneath the skin without visible openings (whiteheads)
- A flat, scaly area with a raised border that can expand significantly over time
- A white, waxy growth resembling a scar, lacking a distinct edge
Causes:
- Extended exposure to sun and/or tanning equipment
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黑色素瘤
What is it:
- Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and occurs when melanocytes (cells that synthesize pigment which determines skin color) grow out of control and change to abnormal cancerous cells.
- 如果黑色素瘤得不到治療，异常癌細胞就會擴散到其他器官。
Symptoms:
- Color: A mole may change hue, show various shades, or become blotchy
- Size: A mole may seem to grow larger
- Shape: A mole might have an uneven shape, increase in height, or lack symmetry
- Elevation: The mole may form a raised portion
- Symptoms: Look for signs of itching or bleeding
Causes:
- Unprotected UV exposure: Risk from direct sunlight without protection
- History of sun burns
- High mole count: Having many moles (more than 50 on the body and over 10 above the elbows)
- Dysplastic moles: An increased number of atypical moles
- Weakened immune system: A compromised immune response
- Family history of melanoma: Having a close relative with melanoma
- Fair complexion: Characteristics like fair skin that burns easily, freckles, light-colored eyes (blue or green), and light or red hair
- History of skin cancer: Previous diagnosis of melanoma or other skin cancers
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痣
What is it:
- Moles are clustered melanocytes (the cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin) They can be found anywhere on the skin and are typically harmless.
- 但是，有些可能會導致皮膚癌。所以，一定要檢查任何可疑的痣，因爲它們會造成不必要的麻煩。
Symptoms:
- Flat or raised surface of skin
- Brown, tan, black, blue, or pink pigment
- Smooth, wrinkled or flat
- Oval or round shape
Causes:
- develops when pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) grow in groups
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鱗狀細胞癌
What is it:
- 鱗狀細胞癌 (SCC) 是一種在皮膚中層出現的癌症。當細胞開始不受控制地分裂，産生腫瘤，幷能够擴散到其他器官時，癌變就會發生。
- SCC 可以出現在身體的任何部位，但最常見于被陽光照射的皮膚。如果不及時治療，它可能會危及生命。
Symptoms:
- Rough, red, scaly patch
- Dry, cracked skin that causes itching or bleeding
- Brown mark resembling an age spot
- Solid, dome-shaped bump
- Wart-like protrusion
- Small, horn-like projection resembling a rhinoceros horn
- Sore appearing in an old scar
Causes:
- UV radiation comes either from sunlight or from tanning beds or lamps
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