“Skin Cancer Awareness: 5 Symptoms Everyone Should Know”
One of the most prevalent cancers in the world, skin cancer is also one of the most curable and preventable if caught early.
Skin Cancer Symptoms: 5 symptoms of skin cancer everyone should know about |
Being aware of the indications and warning signs of skin cancer is essential for early diagnosis and thus better chances of curing the disease. Here are symptoms of skin cancer that everyone should be aware of-
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Redness or irritation beyond the boundaries of a mole or skin lesion
Beyond the boundaries of a mole or skin lesion, redness or inflammation may indicate skin cancer, especially melanoma. The skin surrounding melanomas may grow red or inflamed, and they may bleed, hurt, or itch, according to the American Cancer Society.
Modifications in the form, or colour of moles
A hidden signal of skin cancer is the alteration of the size, shape, or colour of a mole. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) opines that a mole which is changing in the size, shape or colour may be a warning of melanoma, the worst form of skin cancer. Notice any differences in a mole, such as an uneven shape, odd borders, or changes in colour,. It may indicate the symptoms.
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Sores that do not heal are noted as a sign of skin cancer
Basal cell skin cancer and squamous cell skin cancer are skin cancers that are identified by sores that do not heal, bleed, ooze or crust over. As per the Skin Cancer Foundation, these types of skin cancer usually are the open sores that do not heal within a few weeks.
Change in the skin texture
The texture of the skin being rough, scaly, or the appearance of a bump or a nodule is a sign of skin cancer. As per the Skin Cancer Foundation, these changes show the existence of the two most common types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. The changes in the texture of your skin should be reported to a dermatologist for the sake of evaluation.
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