7 Signs Of Skin Cancer That You Should Never Ignore (#4 Is Weird But True!)

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4. Change in Sensation

Any spot, sore, or mole on the skin that suddenly begins to hurt, itch, scab, crust, erode, or bleed should be checked immediately by your doctor or a dermatologist. This change can be a feeling of tenderness, sharp, stabbing pains, or even just a sense of awareness of a mole or spot on the skin. These are often the earliest signs of skin cancer.

5. Sores That Don’t Heal

Any open sore that does not heal within three weeks, or any sore that scabs over and remains even after the scab has fallen off, is generally a sign of the earliest stages of skin cancer. Any sore that scabs over repeatedly but never heals should be looked at by your dermatologist.

6. New Pigment

Any newly pigmented area that suddenly develops on your skin that is darker than the rest of your skin, but is not a mole, should be looked at by a dermatologist right away. These spots are often small at first, but can be important as they are often the first signs of melanoma.

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One Comment

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   Jurgita

   Feb 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

   This article is very comprehensive and useful! Now I’m reading a lot of articles about cancer, becouse I’m afraid to miss cancer signs. Yesterday I saw the article called First signs of skin cancer. This article also about signs of skin cancer. So thank you for article and good luck!