what skin cancer really looks like
1. Skin cancer can appear as a new or changing growth, mole, or spot on the skin that doesn't heal or fade.
2. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, can look like a mole with irregular borders, multiple colors, or a diameter larger than 6mm.
3. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer, can appear as a shiny, pink or red bump, or a flat, scaly patch.
4. Squamous cell carcinoma, another common form of skin cancer, can look like a firm, red nodule or a flat, scaly patch.
5. Actinic keratoses, precancerous lesions, can appear as small, rough, scaly patches on sun-exposed areas.
6. Skin cancer can also appear as a bleeding or oozing sore that doesn't heal, or a mole that itches, hurts, or crusts over.
7. Some skin cancers can be flesh-colored, pink, red, purple, or brown, making them harder to detect.
8. Skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body, including areas not typically exposed to the sun, such as the soles of the feet or under the nails.
9. New moles or growths that appear after age 40 are more likely to be cancerous.
10. The American Academy of Dermatology's ABCDE rule can help identify suspicious moles: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving.
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