Skin Cancer Symptoms

Question: What Are The Symptoms Of Skin Cancer? How do you feel if you have skin cancer? Are you physically ill or anything?

Answer: usually there are mole/birthmark like black spotted dots. kind of like it's overcooked in the oven. usually swimmers or people who are VERY sensitive to the skin get skin cancer. i'm not saying you might not have it, but the chances are "slimmer"

Question: What are skin cancer symptoms (aside from an ABCD mole)? like does it affect how you feel? like tired, headaches, etc etc? anyone know?

Answer: Skin cancer is generally asymptomatic except for the lesion itself. Therefore if you have a suspicious lesion, it's worth having it checked and possibly removed. If the lesion is allowed to grow unchecked, it may metastasize and then you can develop other symptoms such as bone pain from bone mets, etc. Hope this helps, good luck!

Question: Skin Cancer Symptoms? What are the symptoms of skin cancer? Ive got this mole-like spot near my wrist area, i first noticed it three years ago. I have scratched/picked it off countless times (I have a habit of scratching off scabs, etc.) Its kind of a mishaped oval, and the same color as my skin. My mother doesnt think anything about it, but im getting a little scared because skin cancer runs in the family.

Answer: Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of your skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day — your palms, beneath your fingernails, the spaces between your toes or under your toenails, and your genital area. Skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions. When melanoma occurs in those with dark skin tones, it's more likely to occur in areas not normally considered to be sun-exposed. A cancerous skin lesion can appear suddenly or develop slowly. Its appearance depends on the type of cancer. Basal cell carcinoma This is the most common skin cancer. It's also the most easily treated and the least likely to spread. Basal cell carcinoma usually appears as one of the following: * A pearly or waxy bump on your face, ears or neck * A flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion on your chest or back Squamous cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma is easily treated if detected early, but it's slightly more apt to spread than is basal cell carcinoma. Most often, squamous cell carcinoma appears as one of the following: * A firm, red nodule on your face, lips, ears, neck, hands or arms * A flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface on your face, ears, neck, hands or arms Melanoma This is the most serious form of skin cancer and the one responsible for most skin cancer deaths. Melanoma can develop anywhere on your body, in otherwise normal skin or in an existing mole that turns malignant. Melanoma most often appears on the trunk, head or neck of affected men. In women, this type of cancer most often develops on the arms or legs. Warning signs of melanoma include: * A large brownish spot with darker speckles located anywhere on your body * A simple mole located anywhere on your body that changes in color, size or feel or that bleeds * A small lesion with an irregular border and red, white, blue or blue-black spots on your trunk or limbs * Shiny, firm, dome-shaped bumps located anywhere on your body * Dark lesions on your palms, soles, fingertips and toes, or on mucous membranes lining your mouth, nose, vagina and anus Less common skin cancers Other, less common types of skin cancer include: * Kaposi sarcoma. This rare form of skin cancer develops in the skin's blood vessels and causes red or purple patches on the skin or mucous membranes. Like melanoma, it's a serious form of skin cancer. It's mainly seen in people with weakened immune systems, such as people with AIDS, and in people taking medications that suppress their natural immunity, such as people who've undergone organ transplants. * Merkel cell carcinoma. In this rare cancer, firm, shiny nodules occur on or just beneath the skin and in hair follicles. The nodules may be red, pink or blue and can vary in size from a quarter of an inch (about 6 millimeters) to more than 2 inches (about 50 millimeters). Merkel cell carcinoma is usually found on sun-exposed areas on the head, neck, arms and legs. Unlike basal and squamous cell carcinomas, Merkel cell carcinoma grows rapidly and often spreads to other parts of the body. * Sebaceous gland carcinoma. This uncommon and aggressive cancer originates in the oil glands in the skin. Sebaceous gland carcinomas — which usually appear as hard, painless nodules — can develop anywhere, but most occur on the eyelid, where they're frequently mistaken for benign conditions. Precancerous skin lesions, such as an actinic keratosis, also can develop into squamous cell skin cancer. Actinic keratoses appear as rough, scaly, brown or dark-pink patches. They're most commonly found on the face, ears, lower arms and hands of fair-skinned people whose skin has been damaged by the sun. Not all skin changes are cancerous. The only way to know for sure is to have your skin examined by your doctor or dermatologist. -

Question: Is skin cancer communicable? What are the symptoms of skin cancer? Are there any other ways to contract skincancer besides UV rays?

Answer: Skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. There are 3 main types of skin cancer. Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common and the least dangerous. It can look like a pimple with a pearly appearance or just a red spot that won't go away. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a more aggressive type of skin cancer. It can appear in a variety of forms. Warning signs include anything from a spot that won't heal, bleeds, has pain, or is flaky to an ulcer. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. This is the type that can move internally and affect the organs. It normally begins with a mole. These skin cancers can be red, blue or black.

Question: Are there any signs and symptoms of skin cancer? How do I know if I could be at risk? What about all the moles on my body? I hear that they have something to do with it all.

Answer: Skin cancers can have many different appearances. They can be small, shiny, or waxy; scaly or rough; firm and red; crusty or bleeding; or have other features. Therefore, anything suspicious should be looked at by a physician. See the individual articles on specific skin cancers for more information. Here are some features to look for: Asymmetry: one half of the abnormal skin area is different than the other half Borders: irregular borders Color: varies from one area to another with shades of tan, brown, or black (sometimes white, red, blue) Diameter: usually (but not always) larger than 6mm in size (diameter of a pencil eraser) Use a mirror or have someone help you look on your back, shoulders, and other hard-to-see areas.

Question: Is this symptoms of skin cancer? I am 33. I have had Hidradenitis Suppurativa for about 13 years now. I read that having HS over a long period of time could lead to skin cancer. The HS has gradually worsened over time. I have extensive scarring on some spots of my body because of it. I very occasionally (maybe once every 6 months) notice a small darkened spot, but it usually goes away rather quickly. I don't know if this has anything to do with it. But I've been noticing that my skin gets irritated (chapped, rashes, hurts sometimes when I even scratch) much more easily over the past few months. Also, I have been noticing, over the past.. I'd say, year, that I am getting moles everywhere. I only had one mole on my body up until the time I was around 32. Now, I can point out at least 12. These moles are very different than the freckle-like one I had before. They are small, raised little moles. Some are more pink than others, but for the most part, they are just skin colored. What are your opinions? Thank you for your input!

Answer: I'd say your best bet is to go and see your doctor or a dermatologist. It may be something which your doctor may be able to treat, or it may be nothing. Always worth getting a professional's opinion though just to be sure.

Question: what are skin cancer symptoms,? i'm a smoker,my neck developed something like rash or ringworm and it itches bad,i am worried that i might have cancer,i have used an ointment before to get rid of the rash,but it came back after i had stopped using the ointment,i went back to the ointment again of which im scared if i stop using the rash will come back,please help.

Answer: This sounds like ringworm to me. I doubt you got skin cancer, the symptoms of that are; # A skin growth increases in size and appears pearly, translucent, tan, brown, black or multicolored. # A mole, birthmark, beauty mark or any brown spot that: # changes color # increases in size or thickness # changes in texture # is irregular in outline # is bigger than 6mm (size of a pencil eraser) # appears after age 21 # is a spot or sore which continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab, erode or bleed # is an open sore that does not heal within three weeks

Question: ASIDE from moles, what are some symptoms of skin cancer? I mean nausea ? or... tireD? anytuhing?

Answer: I had a spot that kept bleeding and it would never heal , it was on the side of my nose , ...got it removed now I got a scar , but cancer free

Question: What are other symptoms of skin cancer? besides the symptoms on the actual skin

Answer: Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day — your palms, beneath your fingernails, the spaces between your toes or under your toenails, and your genital area. Skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions. When melanoma occurs in those with dark skin tones, it's more likely to occur in areas not normally considered to be sun-exposed. A cancerous skin lesion can appear suddenly or develop slowly. Its appearance depends on the type of cancer. Basal cell carcinoma This is the most common skin cancer. It's also the most easily treated and the least likely to spread. Basal cell carcinoma usually appears as one of the following: A pearly or waxy bump on your face, ears or neck A flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion on your chest or back Squamous cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma is easily treated if detected early, but it's slightly more apt to spread than is basal cell carcinoma. Most often, squamous cell carcinoma appears as one of the following: A firm, red nodule on your face, lips, ears, neck, hands or arms A flat lesion with a scaly, crusted surface on your face, ears, neck, hands or arms Melanoma This is the most serious form of skin cancer and the one responsible for most skin cancer deaths. Melanoma can develop anywhere on your body, in otherwise normal skin or in an existing mole that turns malignant. Melanoma most often appears on the trunk, head or neck of affected men. In women, this type of cancer most often develops on the arms or legs. Warning signs of melanoma include: A large brownish spot with darker speckles located anywhere on your body A simple mole located anywhere on your body that changes in color, size or feel or that bleeds A small lesion with an irregular border and red, white, blue or blue-black spots on your trunk or limbs Shiny, firm, dome-shaped bumps located anywhere on your body Dark lesions on your palms, soles, fingertips and toes, or on mucous membranes lining your mouth, nose, vagina and anus Less common skin cancers Other, less common types of skin cancer include: Kaposi sarcoma. This rare form of skin cancer develops in the skin's blood vessels and causes red or purple patches on the skin or mucous membranes. Like melanoma, it's a serious form of skin cancer. It's mainly seen in people with weakened immune systems, such as people with AIDS, and in people taking medications that suppress their natural immunity, such as people who've undergone organ transplants. Merkel cell carcinoma. In this rare cancer, firm, shiny nodules occur on or just beneath the skin and in hair follicles. The nodules may be red, pink or blue and can vary in size from a quarter of an inch (about 6 millimeters) to more than 2 inches (about 50 millimeters). Merkel cell carcinoma is usually found on sun-exposed areas on the head, neck, arms and legs. Unlike basal and squamous cell carcinomas, Merkel cell carcinoma grows rapidly and often spreads to other parts of the body. Sebaceous gland carcinoma. This uncommon and aggressive cancer originates in the oil glands in the skin. Sebaceous gland carcinomas — which usually appear as hard, painless nodules — can develop anywhere, but most occur on the eyelid, where they're frequently mistaken for benign conditions. Precancerous skin lesions, such as an actinic keratosis, also can develop into squamous cell skin cancer. Actinic keratoses appear as rough, scaly, brown or dark-pink patches. They're most commonly found on the face, ears, lower arms and hands of fair-skinned people whose skin has been damaged by the sun. Not all skin changes are cancerous. The only way to know for sure is to have your skin examined by your doctor or dermatologist. -

Question: Do skin cancer has symptoms like fatigue, feeling, dizzy or fainty, or any other like that? I have two moles that are kind of expanding and becoming crusty, at first I was not paying much attention, but know one of them is bleeding and I am in panic, I have a doctors appontment next week but I while I wait I want to find out if it has other symptoms.

Answer: No symptoms like you mention. For moles, look for ones that are uneven in shape, very dark, growing, bleeding, and maybe painful to touch. You may not experience all symptoms. Other posters may add more symptoms from their experiences. I'm glad you are going to the doctor. Good job for keeping a close eye on them. Good luck!

Question: If I had skin cancer wouldn't I have more symptoms that just mole changes? For about four years I've noticed changes in several of my moles. Then I have a lot of more than I used to. They are all oddly shaped and colored. Then I have these place the size of a freckle that are red. It's been about four years since I've noticed the changes and I'm scared to go to the doctor. I was just wondering though if I did have skin cancerfor as long as I thought I have wouldn't I have had more symptoms?

Answer: if any of these things were a melanoma you would have had a lot more symptoms by now. However if you are worried by a mole then do get it checked out. they do change but usually it is only one and the changes will be obvious with it growing, becoming itchy, a red ring around it and having a jagged edge. it will be bigger than half a cm typically. it doesnt sound like this is what is happening to you but for your own peace of mind see your Dr and ask to have a mole survey done. This can be done privately or you can be referred to your local hospital mole clinic. I used to work in plastic and reconstructive surgery and saw a lot of melanomas and would always advise you to get anything checked if it worries you. Drs would rather see somone like you and reassure them than one patient who waited too long and now has a big problem.

Question: Are these symptoms of Skin Cancer? I have a mole with a white ring around it, it's itchy, different colour on the outside and then lighter brown on inside, almost translucent, and its also kind of blurred around the edges of the mole. It got a lot of sun over the summer, whereas it usually doesn't. Also seem to be losing a bit of weight, though eating pretty much the same as usual.

Answer: sounds like something my wife has. We had it checked and it was nothing. I can only tell you from stories that I've heard that cancerous moles get hard and the discoloration is a darker color in the center of the mole, not around it. I would still get it checked out if I were you.

Question: Could be symptoms of skin cancer?? looking at my belly today and i realized that theres few brown color spot on it that wasnt there b4 like a week ago or so ...... then i look on the mirror and theres more of spot on my back when i scartch it look like death skin.... could them be symptoms of skin cancer????? im really worried and im going to see docotor soon but need some infor. first mine look close like the one in image expect it lighter color http://www.healthcentral.com/common/images/2/2447_13241_5.jpg

Answer: Go to a dermatologist and have them do a total body inspection for skin cancer. It doesn't hurt to get checked out. I had a small, light brown type of scab on my upper chest that was like a scab that would never heal. Sure enough, it was skin cancer but luckily it wasn't benign. They numbed the area, used a super sharp razor to remove a layer of it for biopsy, then they froze the area with that liquid nitrogen. It was not painful at all and I'm really glad I had it checked out.

Question: Can a Doctor check for cancer symptoms from a mole on your skin? I want a mole removed but to actually get it removed I need to "pretend" I am experiencing irritation and have reason to remove it. I seriously need to get it removed (not going to go into extreme detail) Can't afford private care, its not harming anyone just making my life A LOT better

Answer: Go to a dermatologist and they'll remove it. Then they'll send it to a lab...you'll get the result eventually. If it is cancerous they'll tell the results of the test immediately.

Question: Symptoms of skin cancer besides strange looking moles? are there any other things to look for?

Answer: Skin cancer can appear like anything. It can be raised, discolored. Some symptoms that might be concerning is if you have a skin area that as changed in appearance. If an area is itchy that can also be a symptom. If you are at all concerned, consider seeing a dermatologist.

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