
Skin Cancer Signs to Pay Attention to
Most skin cancers start and are indicated by changes to your skin. These are some possible skin cancer signs that you need to heed. A New Growth– If there is a new growth that is noticeable and fast growing, it may be precancerous or an indication of abnormality.Most people do not normally develop new moles after the age of 30, and growths developed thereafter should be observed closely. Other cancers may present as nodules under the skin that are usually firm and may shiny or red, with or without pain. It is important to have all new growths examined by a medical professional.
Actinic Keratosis Lesions
- A– Asymmetry- Asymmetry happens when one half of a mole or spot is different than the other. A benign mole is not asymmetrical.
- B– Border Irregularity- An irregular edge, or border, that is poorly defined (may be notched or scalloped). A benign mole will have smooth, well defined, even borders.
- C– Color Variation- Inconsistent coloring within the mole, with a variety of shades and colors. A benign mole will be one color, malignant growths may be different shades of tan, black, white, brown, red or even blue.
- D– Diameter- A general rule of thumb is anything larger than a pencil eraser (¼ in) should be examined.
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