Last Updated:June 10, 2025, 10:41 IST
The symptoms of skin cancer can be easily mistaken for non-serious skin issues. However, if these symptoms persist for weeks, it is crucial to consult a doctor.
Persistent new spots or scaly patches may indicate skin cancer.
The early detection of skin cancer can be a challenging task in many cases, as the symptoms associated with the disease may be mistaken for regular skin issues. Such subtle signs may be brushed off by the patient as insignificant, making them less likely to report it to a healthcare professional.
Some of the more common symptoms of skin cancer are the sudden appearance of a new spot or scaly patches on the skin, or even tiny sores that don’t heal over time.
While most of the time these signs can indeed be indicative of less serious skin conditions, such as eczema or a simple pimple outbreak, they should be brought to the attention of a qualified doctor if they persist for several weeks.
Generally, any unusual growth on the skin should be a sufficient reason to visit the dermatologist. Most forms of skin cancer can be treated if the disease is successfully diagnosed in the early stage. As such, it is important to be aware of some symptoms of skin cancer that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Here are some such symptoms:
Strange Moles On The Skin: One of the most common symptoms of skin cancer is the appearance of a new mole on the skin or the change in appearance of a pre-existing or fresh mole. Consult with your doctor in case you notice a change in size, colour, or shape of a mole or spot on your skin. A mole that bleeds should also be treated as a cause of immediate concern.
Pimple That Doesn’t Go Away: Basal cell carcinoma, which is one of the three main types of skin cancer, usually manifests as a pimple-like bump that remains unhealed for unusually long periods of time, like several weeks. These bumps can be shiny, or even waxy, in appearance.
Scaly Patch: Another way that basal cell carcinoma shows up on the skin is in the form of a scaly flat patch. Moreover, a reddish appearance of such a lesion may be indicative of squamous cell carcinoma. Scaly patches that are cancerous may very well be confused for eczema by the untrained eye.
Bleeding Sore: A sore that does not heal over time and instead starts to bleed or develops a crust may also be a symptom of skin cancer.
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