Skin cancer can have different symptoms depending on the type of cancer. The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change on your skin, typically a new growth or a change in an existing growth or mole. Some of the common symptoms of skin cancer are:
- A new mole or a mole that changes in size, shape, or color, or that bleeds.
- A pearly or waxy bump on your face, ears, or neck.
- A flat, pink/red- or brown-colored patch or bump.
- Areas on your skin that look like scars.
- Sores that look crusty, have a depression in the middle, or bleed often.
- A wound or sore that won’t heal, or that heals but comes back again.
- A rough, scaly lesion that might itch, bleed, and become crusty.
- A change in your skin, such as a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, or a change in a mole.
- A spot or sore, a lump, a red or dark patch, itchy, crusty, or bleeding.
It is important to note that not all skin cancers look the same, and some may not show any symptoms at all. Therefore, it is recommended to check your skin regularly for suspicious changes and visit a doctor if you notice any of the above symptoms.
