Melanoma of the scalp

With the start of summer upon us, now is the time to make sure that our skin is well protected. One of the areas that is most often over looked by men and women who have thinning or no hair is on the scalp.  Melanoma can effect anyone and for those of us experiencing hair loss our risks can be greater.  The more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to get Melanoma.  The following are the risk factors you need to know:


Having a lot of moles
If you have a lot of moles, particularly large ones, keeping track of them with a Dermatologist is very important.

Being an over 50 white male
Men who are over 50 and are of Caucasian descent tend to have a higher risk of getting Melanoma then their non-white counterparts.  Paying particular attention to the back and to the scalp is key. At Donte's of New York,  we work closely with our client's scalps, and in doing so, we have been able to help identify many suspicious moles on our customers scalps. Although  they are not always happy to get this news, they are always grateful to have them removed before they turn into something much worse. 

Spending a lot of time in the sunlight
Although the sun's rays helps with our vitamin D intake, it is important to know that the sunlight is still carcinogenic to our skin.  The more you burn the higher your risk of developing melanoma.

Genetics
Melanomas usually run in families.  If you know that a great deal of your family members have been treated for Melanoma, it should be a priority for you to visit with a Dermatologist on a regular basis to make sure that your skin is being watched.

Donte's of New York is the premier hair loss treatment center in Scottsdale Arizona, serving both Men and Women who are experiencing thinning hair or total hair loss. We offer non-surgical solutions such as hair replacement, hair extensions, wigs and the Micropoint Solutions procedures.  We know hair loss can be difficult, you are not alone, we are here to help. Call today for your FREE consultation to learn more about how Donte's of New York can help you get your hair back, 480-483-8800 or visit us on the web: www.dontes.com