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how can I identify a skin cancer?
> Best answer: 10 months ago I have a small discolored spot on my nose. I have had it about 2 1/2 mths. No pain or increase in size. Best answer: SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER Any growth of mark on the skin that has changed or grown in size may indicate the p
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Best answer: 10 months ago I have a small discolored spot on my nose. I have had it about 2 1/2 mths.
No pain or increase in size.
Best answer:
SIGNS OF SKIN CANCER
Any growth of mark on the skin that has changed or grown in size may indicate the presence of skin cancer. If you detect any of the following, you should be promptly examined by your physician:
A new growth on the skin that does not disappear in four to six weeks.
Any growing skin lesion that turns pearly, translucent, brown, black or multicolored.
A mole, birthmark or beauty mark that increases in size, changes color or texture or becomes irregular in outline.
An open sore or wound that refuses to heal, persists for more than four weeks or heals and later reopens.
Any skin spot or growth that continues to itch, hurt, crust over, form a scab, erode or bleed for several weeks. Many skin growths may look like skin cancer, but not all are malignant. Any suspicious-looking growth should be discussed with a family physician or dermatologist.
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