Skin Cancer in Kuwait: Symptoms, Types & Imaging Evaluation

“Every minute, someone is diagnosed with skin cancer.”
In sun-rich countries like Kuwait, constant UV exposure increases the risk — making early detection and imaging evaluation vital.

At Images Diagnostic Center in Kuwait, we offer advanced medical imaging solutions — CT scans, MRI scans, PET–CT, and ultrasound imaging — to assess all skin cancer types, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and benign tumors.

Common Symptoms of Skin Cancer

• New or changing mole (asymmetry, irregular borders)

• Non-healing sore (lasting more than 3 weeks)

• Bleeding, crusting, or scaling skin patches

• Itchy or painful skin lesions

• Rapid changes in texture or color

Kuwait-specific insight: Continuous sun exposure raises risk by 68%, per Kuwait Journal of Medicine (2023).

Types of Skin Cancer and Imaging Evaluation

1. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

• Prevalence: Most common skin cancer type

• Behavior: Slow-growing, rarely spreads but may cause local damage

• Symptoms:

  • Pearly or waxy bump

  • Non-healing sore

  • Scar-like patch

  • Imaging Tool: MRI or CT scan for suspected deep tissue involvement.
    

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2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

• Prevalence: 2nd most common skin cancer

• Aggressiveness: More invasive than BCC

• Symptoms:

  • Scaly or crusted patch

  • Rapid-growing nodule

  • Bleeding chronic sore

• Imaging Tool: CT Scan for lymph node evaluation.

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3. Melanoma – The Most Dangerous Form

• Prevalence: Only 4% of cases but highest risk of metastasis

• Symptoms:

  • Asymmetrical mole

  • Multicolored pigmentation

  • Diameter > 6mm

  • Rapid change in size, shape, or color

Kuwait Warning.. Melanoma incidence increasing by 3% annually due to outdoor lifestyles and sun exposure.

• Imaging Tool: PET-CT or MRI for metastasis detection.

Learn more about melanoma diagnosis and imaging

4. Benign Skin Tumors

Examples: Seborrheic keratosis, dermatofibromas

Typical Signs:

• • Uniform color and shape

  • Stable size over years

  • Painless and non-bleeding

  • Smooth, well-defined edges

When to Image:

• • Sudden appearance or changes

  • Deep tissue involvement suspected

  • New pain or bleeding

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Skin Cancer Type Comparison

ABCDE Rule for Detecting Melanoma

Use this self-check to assess any mole or lesion:

• A – Asymmetry: Uneven shape

• B – Border: Irregular or blurred edges

• C – Color: Multiple colors (brown, black, red)

• D – Diameter: Greater than 6mm

• E – Evolving: Changes in size, shape, or behavior

Kuwait protocol: Annual ABCDE checks recommended for residents over 30.

You can also explore our skin cancer awareness resources to learn how early imaging helps.

When Is Imaging Used for Skin Cancer?

At Images Diagnostic Center – Kuwait, we use:

• CT Scans: Evaluate lymph nodes and detect potential metastasis

• MRI: Assess depth of tumors in soft tissues

• PET-CT: Detect and monitor melanoma spread

• Ultrasound: Monitor benign or localized lesions

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For Residents in Kuwait, Take proactive steps to protect your skin

 At Images Diagnostic Center, we offer same-day appointments for advanced skin cancer imaging. Our radiologists are experienced in evaluating lesions on Middle Eastern skin types.

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