Question 1

the patch of skin on my arm looks like a bruise. is it skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Have the lesion: Evaluated by a dermatologist. I encourage my patients to see their dermatologist annually for a head to toe evaluation.

Question 2

i've had this bruise on my thigh for at least two months, and it still hasn't healed. could it be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: is not definitive for cancer. Have your thigh examined, bruises do not last long

Question 3

is a freckle that hurts / feels like a bruise a sign of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Need to exclude : Cancer.  Any pigmented skin lesion that has changed in size, or color needs to be investigated to exclude melanoma.  Consult your doctor to see if the lesions needs to be excised and submitted to a pathologist for examination.

Question 4

i have a very light blue/purple/gray spot on my leg. it is very small. i thought it was a bruise but it does not hurt. could it be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked: It needs to be checked to say what it may be, see your doctor or a dermatologist to find what that spot is.

Question 5

is it normel to bruise yourself if you ve had zoster for 7mon.i bruised my self under my chin after an itching episodei keep thinking of skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Get examined: You have asked similar questions previously and have been told that the way in which to solve this issue is to see a dermatologist and/or plastic surgeon. Nobody on the internet who cannot examine you and see the issue that is bothering you can respond intelligently. Go and be seen and hope this works well for you.

Question 6

im 18 & i have had eczema all my life & ive noticed that n certain parts of my body where i have a rash it looks like a bruise. can it be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

There is no way to: know without seeing the lesions. bruises will go away, skin cancer will not. If a lesion stays more than a month I would have a board certified dermatologist take a look

Question 7

i have a bruise like blotch that seems to be under my skin, it appeared over night on the top of my breast, what are the symptoms of skin cancer etc?

Accepted Answer

Probably not cancer: Skin cancer is rare in someone 23 years old.  I wouldn't worry about it.

The symptoms of skin cancer are change in or development of a mole or skin nodule that is raised or flat, asymmetric, discolored, and that grows in size.

Your symptoms should go away on their own within a few days.

Question 8

have a mole that appeared on my fore head after i went to an air shiw and got burnt my face peeled but it has not gone away its dark brown and raised im also so weak and fatigued and bruise super eaisily what can be going on i had skin cancer 5years ago a

Accepted Answer

Need to see doctor: Only way to find three issues you have is by seeing your doctor. You have skin cancer before head lesion could be a skin cancer , 'you are weak fatigued, bruise super eaisily ' is also a concern need professional attention  and need tests.

Question 9

flat (no mole) spot on back of arm. no tenderness,no change to size or color. had for at least month. looks similar to a bruise. skin cancer concern?

Accepted Answer

May be sun damage: Malignant skin conditions normally are irregular shaped, grow, have uneven coloration  the malignant melanoma is a concern although being flat is less worrisome. Its always best to simply shoe  a dermatologist who could diagnose what you have easily.

Question 10

yellowish bruise like mark that appeared out of nowhere. could it be melanoma? also have axillary mass that looks black through skin for 5 mos.

Accepted Answer

Bruise not typical: A bruise is not a common sign of melanoma. I am more concerned about axillary mass but that is probably a pilar cyst or other cyst. Either way it should  be checked out soon!

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The patch of skin on my arm looks like a bruise. is it skin cancer?

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I've had this bruise on my thigh for at least two months, and it still hasn't healed. could it be skin cancer?

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Is a freckle that hurts / feels like a bruise a sign of skin cancer?

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I have a very light blue/purple/gray spot on my leg. it is very small. i thought it was a bruise but it does not hurt. could it be skin cancer?

A member asked:

Is it normel to bruise yourself if you ve had zoster for 7mon.i bruised my self under my chin after an itching episodei keep thinking of skin cancer?

A member asked:

Im 18 & i have had eczema all my life & ive noticed that n certain parts of my body where i have a rash it looks like a bruise. can it be skin cancer?

A member asked:

I have a bruise like blotch that seems to be under my skin, it appeared over night on the top of my breast, what are the symptoms of skin cancer etc?

A member asked:

Have a mole that appeared on my fore head after i went to an air shiw and got burnt my face peeled but it has not gone away its dark brown and raised im also so weak and fatigued and bruise super eaisily what can be going on i had skin cancer 5years ago a

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Flat (no mole) spot on back of arm. no tenderness,no change to size or color. had for at least month. looks similar to a bruise. skin cancer concern?

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Yellowish bruise like mark that appeared out of nowhere. could it be melanoma? also have axillary mass that looks black through skin for 5 mos.

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