Kevin Costner sparks skin cancer concerns with recent appearance as top doctor issues stern warning
COLOGNE, GERMANY: Kevin Costner, known for his rugged good looks and iconic roles in Hollywood, has recently caused a stir due to his blotchy skin and noticeably aged appearance.
The 69-year-old actor, famous for his roles in 'Dances with Wolves' and 'Yellowstone,' made headlines when he appeared at a 'Horizon' photocall in Cologne, Germany, on August 6.
His visibly damaged skin raised concerns among experts, leading to speculation about his health, as reported by Radar Online.
Kevin Costner's recent blotchy appearance sparks skin cancer concerns
Kevin Costner's appearance at the 'Horizon' event did not go unnoticed. An insider who spoke to Radar Online noted that Costner's face exhibited significant signs of sun damage.
"His face is spotty from all the suntanning and probably sunburning he’s been through, and his forehead has many fine lines that tell a similar story plus more unsightly creases around the eyes," the insider revealed.
The source further warned that Costner might face a serious health crisis if he doesn't take better care of his skin while filming under the sun.
"His neck is the worst. A toad has better skin than Kevin," the insider commented bluntly. "But he seems oblivious to the harm all those UV rays can do – and that could come back to bite him."
The concern is not without merit. The insider emphasized the importance of sun protection, particularly for someone like Costner, who spends considerable time outdoors for his roles.
"He needs to lather on the sunscreen and cover up properly, or he’ll be sorry. Skin cancer is a serious subject," they warned.
Top doctor gives stern warning to Kevin Costner in wake of recent appearance
In response to growing concerns about Kevin Costner's appearance, Dr Gabe Mirkin, a respected physician who does not treat Costner, offered his professional opinion.
Dr Mirkin agreed with the insider's assessment, noting that Costner's skin showed clear signs of sun damage.
He advised that the actor should seek regular check-ups with a dermatologist. "He should see a dermatologist yearly and have each successive basal cell removed before it becomes more extensive," Dr Mirkin suggested.
Dr Mirkin explained that the development of skin damage and subsequent cancer is a gradual process. "It usually takes years to develop such damaged skin that it produces cancer cells," he noted.
He added a stark warning for those with similar sun exposure, emphasizing that once skin cancers begin to develop, they often require lifelong monitoring.
"Once a person starts developing skin cancers, they usually have to go back to the dermatologist for the rest of their life because they keep on getting new ones," Dr Mirkin stated.
Dr Mirkin offered some reassurance, noting that most skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas, which usually do not spread to other parts of the body and are rarely fatal.
"The overwhelming majority of skin cancers are basal cells that usually do not spread to other parts of the body, so they rarely kill a person," Dr Mirkin explained.
