Blog Everything You Need to Know About Skin Cancer: Recognition, Risks, and Treatment October 13, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment The Layers of the Skin The skin consists roughly of three layers: Epidermis (outer skin) – the outermost layer, the protective barrier that shields you from environmental factors and prevents dehydration. You can compare it to the peel of an apple: that’s how thin the epidermis is. Dermis – contains strong connective tissue that gives […] Read more » Cancer from sun damage melanoma skin cancer Skin cancer treatment Squamous cell skin cancer
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases L – O Lentigo Maligna Melanoma May 31, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Large, flat, brownish patches, often on the face. Changes in size, color, or texture of the patch. Areas within the patch may become darker and develop a bumpy texture. Causes Primarily caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Genetic predisposition can also play a role. Diagnosis Dermatological examination and skin biopsy. […] Read more » Cancer from sun damage Lentigo maligna Lentigo maligna melanoma Malignant lentigo Malignant skin tumor melanoma Melanoma on the face Melanoma treatment Pigmentation change due to melanoma Pigmentation spots Skin abnormality from sun exposure skin cancer Skin cancer from the sun Skin change from sun Skin tumor Sun-related skin cancer Sunspot