Symptoms of Skin Cancer

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The General Warning Signs of Skin Cancer Include:

any change in size, color, shape, or texture of a mole or other skin growth.
an open or inflamed skin wound that won't heal.

Melanoma, the Most Dangerous Type of Skin Cancer, May Appear As:

a change in an existing mole.
a small, dark, multicolored spot with irregular borders—either elevated or flat—that may bleed and form a scab.
a duster of shiny, firm, dark bumps.

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) May Ap-Pear on Sun-Exposed Skin As:

a pearly or flesh-colored oval bump with a rolled border, which may develop into a bleeding ulcer.
a smooth red spot indented in the center.
a reddish, brown, or bluish black patch of skin on the chest or back.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) May Appear On Sun-Exposed Skin As:

a firm, reddish, wartlike bump that grows gradually.
a flat spot that becomes a bleeding sore that won't heal.

Additional Resources:

The Skin Cancer Foundation: leading skin cancer prevention organization. Also have doctor-approved information and sun-safety instructions.
National Cancer Institute: Information about skin cancer treatment, prevention, causes, screening, clinical trials, research, and other topics.

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