Question 1

will visit derm soon but scaly small bump on ear lobe for years. i remove it, it comes  back. same size, no other symptoms. could this be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Bump on ear: Your dermatologist will. E able to examine you and if the lesion appears cancerous, it can be sent for biopsy

Question 2

can skin cancer be found in the ear?

Accepted Answer

Yes: People may develop skin cancers wherever there is skin. The ears tend to be exposed to a fair amount of sun, so it is not unusual to find premalignant and malignant skin lesions on the ear.

Question 3

i have recently noticed a mole on my ear, is it a sign of some skin problem or may be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Hard to do dermatology without seeing the problem. Rule of thumb any growth anywhere on the body must be evaluated by a physician. Skin cancers are very sly and sometimes it takes a biopsy to determine what the growth is. Be proactive. Call your family physician for an appt.

Question 4

my husband has white lump on top of his ear one doctor said looks like skin cancer another dr said it nothing should we get another opinion?

Accepted Answer

Ear: It is a very common site for skin cancer, usually not the rapidly lethal kind, but should be excised soon. I would go with the first doctor and not take a vote.

Question 5

my father was recently diagnosed with skin cancer in his ears. skin cancer runs in my family and i am starting to notist bumps inside my ear.

Accepted Answer

Skin: Bumps in the ear could turn out to be non cancerous . The key is to use sunscreen and have a dermatologist evaluate the area to render a proper diagnosis whether treatable skin cancer exists ( possible but not common at 16)  or not.

Question 6

does skin cancer usually feel hot after you itch it? i have a red dry patch on my ear for a couple days,and i get eczema. should i go to derm or wait?

Accepted Answer

It is not skin cance: Skin Cancer does not itch or feel hot. The patch on your ear is more likely to be a symptom of eczema if you have had that problem before. It is not necessary to go to your derm unless this problem is getting bigger or worse after another week of waiting and watching.

Question 7

about a week ago i got what looked like a black head on my back and i picked at it and now it's a scab. could it be skin cancer. ?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without examining the lesion. It would be prudent to see your doctor for an in-person evaluation.

Question 8

if want to shave my head bald for summer, will just spf 30 help prevent skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: But you need to understand that sunscreen ought to be reapplied every 2-3 hours if directly under sun.
Hat or cap would also help.

Question 9

can too much heat on head from dryers cause skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

NO: That will not cause skin cancer , but constant exposure to sun ( actinic rays ) , insensitive individuals may result skin cancer , not occasional  heat from deers.

Question 10

can radiation treatment for skin cancer on the top of the head of a 94 year old woman cause dementia?

Accepted Answer

: It's difficult to answer this question because most people around this age already have senile dementia, more or less, and the severity can dramatically change in days or weeks.

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Skin cancer ear lobe

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Will visit derm soon but scaly small bump on ear lobe for years. i remove it, it comes back. same size, no other symptoms. could this be skin cancer?

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Can skin cancer be found in the ear?

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I have recently noticed a mole on my ear, is it a sign of some skin problem or may be skin cancer?

A member asked:

My husband has white lump on top of his ear one doctor said looks like skin cancer another dr said it nothing should we get another opinion?

A member asked:

My father was recently diagnosed with skin cancer in his ears. skin cancer runs in my family and i am starting to notist bumps inside my ear.

A member asked:

Does skin cancer usually feel hot after you itch it? i have a red dry patch on my ear for a couple days,and i get eczema. should i go to derm or wait?

A member asked:

About a week ago i got what looked like a black head on my back and i picked at it and now it's a scab. could it be skin cancer. ?

A member asked:

If want to shave my head bald for summer, will just spf 30 help prevent skin cancer?

A member asked:

Can too much heat on head from dryers cause skin cancer?

A member asked:

Can radiation treatment for skin cancer on the top of the head of a 94 year old woman cause dementia?

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