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Early Signs of Skin Cancer and How to Diagnose It
Skin cancer is the abnormal and uncontrollable growth of cancer cells on the skin. This is one of the most common types of cancer and can occur on any part of your body. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell cancer, melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Depending on the severity and progression, it can be treated through chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, etc. You will learn about the early signs and diagnosis of skin cancer. Here are some early signs of skin cancer: The most common areas for the development of skin cancer are the ones that are exposed to direct sunlight. Symptoms for basal cell carcinoma A waxy or pearly bump on your skin A flesh-colored or brown lesion that is flat and scar-like A sore that repeatedly heals and returns. These sores often bleed. Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma A nodule that is firm and red. A flat, scaly and crusted lesion. Symptoms of melanoma An existing mole that changes in texture, color, or size and/or starts bleeding. A large brown spot with dark speckles. A lesion that is painful because it itches and burns. A small lesion that is surrounded by an irregular border and has portions that are red, white, pink, blue-black, or blue in color.
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