OAHU DERMATOLOGISTS

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Skin cancer is curable if detected early. It is thus important to see a dermatologist just as soon as you discover a lesion that looks suspicious to you. There are certain risk factors that you should be aware of as they increase the likelihood of developing skin cancer. These risk factors are:

Too much exposure to the sun and sunburn is a major risk factor in the development of skin cancer. A visitor to Oahu should consider this factor seriously as a lot of time is spent out in the sun - whether it's on the beaches, or hikes on the mountains. Sunburns are literally burns from the sun's ultra-violet (UV) rays. In minor cases, there is redness and irritation in the skin. In severe cases there is severe skin burning and blistering. If the skin is not treated immediately, there is an increased risk of skin cancer developing. The best thing is always prevention, and to prevent sunburns, it is essential that you use sunscreen prior to going out in the sun. This protects the skin from the harmful rays of the sun. But in case you do get sunburns, especially if they are severe with blisters and extreme pain, you must immediately see a dermatologist.

You must also see a dermatologist if you have any of the other conditions mentioned above. It becomes even more important if one or more of the risk factors are involved.

To make finding a dermatologist easy for you during your trip to Oahu, Oahu.us has listed all the dermatologists under their respective areas. You can get in touch with any one of the dermatologists depending on the area of Oahu that you are in.

Honolulu

Aiea

Kailua

Kaneohe

Waipahu

Ewa Beach

Wahiawa

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