Watch out for this one :


                                            Merkel Cell Carcinoma


                    Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) a is a relatively uncommon but highly aggressive

skin cancer. Many cases have been tied to infection with a virus called "polyomavirus."

                    The good news about  MCC is that it is rare.The bad news is that unlike

other skin cancers  including malignant melanoma it can be very difficult to diagnose

clinically.Although it can be  a red or blue bump,(almost like a pimple),it can also

appear as a small flesh colored  elevation. It can range in size from one-quarter inch

(the size of a pencil eraser) to more than 2 inches.

                   About one half of MCC's originate on the sun-exposed head and neck,

about one-third on the legs and about one-sixth on the arms.Sometimes no anatomical

or primary site of origin can be identified.

                  As with any cancer,whether internal or skin,early detection and treatment

before it has chance to spread markedly increases the survival rate.

                  Again, report any changes in size,shape,color or evolution of

of your skin and body areas to your medical practitioner  and get regular

skin and physical examinations.