Am I a cancer candidate with my colon covered with melanosis and have had two sessile polyps removed?

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Obviously you have had a colonoscopy. Your doctor should have discussed these things with you after the exam. It would be highly unusual for them not to. Maybe you are still waiting for the path results and are wondering what the chances are that it may be positive for cancer, I’m not sure.

There is some debate on if melanosis is a risk factor for colon cancer and right now it is not entirely clear. It is usually associated with long-term use of laxatives. If this is the case, I strongly suggest you find a more healthy way of dealing with constipation problems, which should include a change in diet.

Since colon cancer often develops in polyps having any kind of polyp is a risk factor and more frequent colonoscopies are indicated. Sessile polyps are more difficult to remove on colonoscopy and often require surgical resection.

Without knowing anything else I have no way of knowing what the chances of you path results may be. Sometimes the doctor can tell if the polyps are cancerous just by looking at them during a colonoscopy, but many times they cannot. I hope all goes well for you.  (+ info)

What is the cause of Melanosis Coli when you have never taken laxatives.?

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stress related

relax, let that Gas pass...  (+ info)

previously my skin was very good, n normal but now i am developing pimples n peri orbital melanosis please hel

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Steam regularly. Don't poke or extract your blackheads harshly like there is no tomorrow. i do believe that we have the same, oily to combination skin type, especially around our T-Zone. It is interesting for people to think that avoiding creams can help solve oily skin. But its wrong. You just have to find the right-based cream. Cream and Water-based works best for skin like ours. Veer away from oil based creams during day time, you can use them during the night.

You can best help your skin if you do the 3-step facial regimen: wash, tone and moisturize. Washing helps remove dust that accumulated on the surface of the skin, toning provides additional cleaning as well as it preps the skin by removing dead skin cells that can just block healthy cells' absorption of the third step, the moisturizer.

The key is to be able to find the right product to help you with your problem. I can suggest the brand: Mario Badescu. They have a line of products that really is good for our type of skin, I personally recommend the Enzyme Cleansing Wash, Cucumber Toner and the best HONEY MOISTURIZER. If you use these products, they don't have the same ''stretched-dry-skin" that other products leave. This is often the misconception of people, that dryness and no oil means clean skin. What Mario Badescu does is gently and effectively clean it. Plus they're natural.

For additional cleaning and maintenance on acne, try their DRYING LOTION pink stuff that you put on your pimples which dries it, ACNE GEL, which serves as your drying lotion maintenance during day time. To Remove black marks that are left by acne, use their GLYCOLIC WASH and BUFFER LOTION. They have also the Healing Powder which works wonders. Their instant Rollin Cream also sheds dead skin in just about a minute, it leaves a fresher more softer skin surface. Check out their line of products online. I dont work for them, its just that they really work and i would like to share it with you.  (+ info)

iam suffering from peri orbital melanosis.can it be removed through surgery.?

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I doubt it. See a dermatologist for possible treatment. Here is information I found online when I googled it..

http://www.ijdvl.com/article.asp?issn=0378-6323;year=2007;volume=73;issue=5;spage=323;epage=325;aulast=Malakar (general description)

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http://www.dermatologyinfo.net/english/chapters/chapter38_2.htm (scroll down to see the paragraph on PERIORBITAL HYPERPIGMENTATION and

“Treatment of Periorbital Melanosis
Cold milk compresses applied to the periorbital area twice daily followed by a bleaching agent such as hydroquinone (Eldoquine 2%). “

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http://www.skinstreet.net/pigmentation.html (scroll down to periorbital melanosis and treatments for hyperpigmentation disorders and
“Peri-orbital melanosis : Spot glycolic acid peel or electrical stimulation of the skin may be done. One may also try intense pulse light therapy.Iron supplements and anti oxidants help when taken orally”)

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"Q. I have a skin problem of Periorbital melanosis, for the last 15 years. Now it is so increased the darkness forms circles around the eyes. What is its treatment? And can it completely remove the dark circles? No family history and I sleep around 7 hours a day. Please answer this.
A. Perioribital melanosis may be idiopathic or part of acanthosis nigricans. Topical medication like azelaic acid (Aziderm 20%) may be applied twice daily and take orally vitamin C and E. It may take 2 to 3 months to see some change. If this fails, kojic acid, topical retinoids, hydroquinone, steroids, glycolic acid peels etc may be used either alone or in various combinations. Laser gives unpredictable results."
http://www.doctorndtv.com/FAQ/detailfaq.asp?id=3598
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what is melanosis coli?

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Is Melanosis a Cancer?

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Melanosis is abnormal dark pigmentation of the skin or other tissues, resulting from a disorder of pigment metabolism. It is also called melanism. Melanism is an increased amount of black or nearly black pigmentation (as of skin, feathers, or hair) of an organism, resulting from the presence of melanin. It is the opposite of albinism, which occurs due to lack of melanin. More technically, it refers to a phenotype in which the pigmentation of an organism is entirely, or nearly entirely, expressed. A synonym for this condition used in the context of human disease is melanosis.

Melanoisis is not Cancer -  (+ info)

does anyone know any good eye supplements for eye health?

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I suffer from frequent corneal erosions/inflammation and have primary acquired melanosis.
Take the following nutritional supplements for eye health.
You'll ensure that your eyes continue to function properly for years to come.

Before you start, speak with your doctor, if you are taking medications.

BETA-CAROTENE

Take a 5,000 IU supplement of beta-carotene daily.

This carotenoid is converted into Vitamin A, which is essential for good vision, and, unlike Vitamin A, it is also an antioxidant.

Be aware that beta-carotene has been linked with a higher rate of lung cancer in smokers, and high doses may be toxic if taken with alcohol.

Also, your skin may start to turn a yellowish orange color since beta-carotene can accumulate under your skin (this will disappear if you lower the daily dose you take of this nutritional supplements for eye health).

LUTEIN and ZEAXANTHIN

Lutein nutritional supplements for eye health are made from marigold flowers.

Lutein supplements were not available when the National Eye Institute's AREDS (Age-Related Eye Disease Study) testing was done, so there was no certainty about the efficacy of lutein and zeaxanthin as nutritional supplements for eye health.

However, the Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trial (LAST) conducted by the Veteran's Administration of the U.S. Government proved conclusively that lutein and zeaxanthin nutritional supplements for eye health are very useful for protecting your eyesight from the damage caused by blue light.

VITAMIN C

Vitamin C content in foods decreases rapidly while they are shipped and prepared.

Therefore, a 1,000 mg nutritional supplements for eye health is needed daily.

Vitamin C is water-soluble and easily flushed out of the system, so use either a time release 1,000 mg dose, two 500 mg doses, or four 250 mg doses throughout the day.

If you are suffering from glaucoma, your doctor may have you take anywhere from 2,000 mg to 35,000 mg daily.

Much of this won’t be flushed from your system because it will be used to repair and maintain the collagen tissues in your eyes.

Be aware that taking chewable Vitamin C tablets can dissolve tooth enamel due to the formation of an acid from this form of the vitamin.

Also, if you have a history of kidney stones, you should take care if you supplement with more than 60 mg per day (the U.S. recommended dietary allowance).

VITAMIN E

You will have a hard time getting from food the 400 IU of Vitamin E that you should have to ensure good eye health. A 400 IU nutritional supplement is necessary.

There are two types of Vitamin E: natural and synthetic.

Natural Vitamin E is d-alpha-tocopherol, and the synthetic version is dl-alpha-tocopherol.

Related tocopherols may enhance d-alpha’s activity, so look for Vitamin E as “mixed natural tocopherols,” which include d-beta, d-gamma, and d-delta forms.

Be aware that Vitamin E acts as a blood thinner, so check with your doctor before using it if you are on anticoagulants such as Coumadin or aspirin, or if you are taking omega-3 fatty acids (which also thin the blood).

It can also raise your cholesterol level, so have your level checked every year.

SELENIUM

Take a 50 mcg nutritional supplement daily as it is an important part of an antioxidant enzyme in the eyes.

Be aware that selenium can cause gastrointestinal problems. If you can’t tolerate a 50 mcg supplement, try a smaller one.

ZINC

The highest concentration of zinc in the body is found in the retinas, and it is important for the proper functioning of the antioxidant enzymes in the eyes.

Therefore, take a 45 mg nutritional supplement daily.

Be aware that excessive zinc can cause problems with copper uptake.

It can also cause fever, nausea and associated vomiting, and diarrhea.

It may also be linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, although this has not been definitively proven yet.

COPPER

Copper is also important to the proper functioning of antioxidant enzymes in the eyes.

Take a 2 mg nutritional supplement daily to protect your body against copper uptake interference by zinc, and to give the enzymes sufficient support to do their job.

MANGANESE

A 3.5 mg nutritional supplement per day is necessary for proper functioning of the antioxidant enzymes in the eyes.

TURMERIC

Two 500 mg capsules twice a day will give you enough curcumin to help protect against cataracts.

Sorry if I cannot give specific eye supplement for corneal erosion and melanosis. But the supplements I have given are sure things to improve eye health which you can take.  (+ info)

Result of biopsy: Normal colon mucosa with mild infiltration of pigment-laden macrophages, ?

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I had colonoscopy.
Clinical data: Melanosis coli
Result of biopsy: Normal colon mucosa with mild infiltration of pigment-laden macrophages, compatible with melanosis coli. What is recommended?
Melanosis coli is dark discolouration of the colon (due to the above-mentioned macrophages). It is quite a common benign condition that is associated with the use of laxatives in those with constipation. Nothing specific really needs to be done about it - it is not associated with any negative consequences.  (+ info)

I have a question about a biopsy.?

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I had a biopsy yesterday in my vagina. The doctor said that he saw melanosis. So I went yesterday and they took a little part of my skin and now I can't seem to stop bleeding. What can I put on it to stop the bleeding?
Nothing thats normal. I had that down and bled for a wk. if its longer than that contact your doctor, they can let you what to do. It is normal to bleed after but I forget how long after  (+ info)

Do I have Skin cancer / melanoma?

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http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u346/LizzyJewel93/mole.jpg

^^ thats my mole.

I have a mole on my back that is causing me trouble. And I think I may have melanoma. I have apt. this friday with the doctor. But was looking to get some insight now. Below is what the sympotoms are suppose to be. I have a yes or no beside it as to whether or not I have that symptom. Do you think I have it?

Yes- * A is for asymmetry. One half of the mole or skin growth doesn't match the other half.

Yes- * B is for border irregularity. The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.

Yes. Brown and tan- * C is for color. The pigmentation is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown, and black are present. Dashes of red, white, and blue add to the mottled appearance. Changes in color distribution, especially the spread of color from the edge of a mole into the surrounding skin, also are an early sign of melanoma.

Yes- * D is for diameter. The mole or skin growth is larger than 6 mm (0.2 in.) or about the size of a pencil eraser. Any growth of a mole should be of concern.

Signs of melanoma in an existing mole include changes in:

Yes. Thickening. -* Elevation, such as thickening or raising of a previously flat mole.

No- * Surface, such as scaling, erosion, oozing, bleeding, or crusting.

Yes. My mole is on my back and all around it is red and itchy. almost like a rash - * Surrounding skin, such as redness, swelling, or small new patches of color around a larger lesion (satellite pigmentations).
* Sensation, such as itching, tingling, or burning.
* Consistency, such as softening or small pieces that break off easily (friability).

Melanoma can develop in an existing mole or other mark on the skin, but it often develops in unmarked skin. Although melanoma can grow anywhere on the body, it frequently occurs on the upper back of men and women and on the legs in women. Less commonly, it can develop on the soles, palms, nail beds, or mucous membranes that line body cavities such as the mouth, the rectum, and the vagina.5

Many other skin conditions (such as seborrheic keratosis, warts, and basal cell cancer) have features similar to those of melanoma.
Later symptoms

Later signs of melanoma include:

No. - * A break in the skin or bleeding from a mole or other colored skin lesion.

Yes. - * Pain in a mole or lesion.

Symptoms of metastatic melanoma may be vague and include:

No. - * Swollen lymph nodes, especially in the armpit or groin.
No. - * A colorless lump or thickening under the skin.
Yes. - * Unexplained weight loss.
No. - * Gray skin (melanosis).
No. * Ongoing (chronic) cough.
Yes. -* Headaches.
No. -* Seizures.
From what I've seen, melanomas usually are very dark colored, almost black, like burned skin. Looking at your mole, it does appear slightly asymmetrical and does seem to have a different color in the center than around the border. It doesn't look like melanoma, but it does look "suspicious" to me, meaning, it should be removed just to be sure it doesn't cause problems later. However, a dermatologist may decide differently. Make sure you have it examined.  (+ info)

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