Melanoma of the scalp and neck is the most dangerous

Cancers of the skin of the scalp and neck are the most dangerous, scientists say. Scientists conducted a study with 50 thousand cases of melanoma. They found that people with cancer of the skin of the scalp and neck, the risk of dying in two times higher than in patients with cancer of the skin and other body parts, such as the skin of the limbs and face. The reason could be that the skin of the scalp and neck cancer more difficult to detect in the early stages, these areas often. With hair that makes it impossible for the skin should be considered covered, according to researchers Nevertheless, cases of survival to date of skin cancer are quite high. The study was published in the Archives of Dermatology. For five years, the number of surviving cancer of the scalp and neck has been increased by 83% compared to 92% of melanomas on the face, ears and legs. According to statistics, cases of melanoma of the scalp and neck make only 6% of the total number of cases of melanoma. However, the risk of dying from the disease, unfortunately, much higher, they say. According to experts, when people protect themselves from the sun, they are. Often do not pay enough attention to the head and neck It is important to remember that these parts of your body also need care and attention, as well as the need from time to time to examine the whole body for changes in the skin, as the disease is much easier in the early healing stages of its development, the scientists recommend.