Question 1

skin cancer look like wart, what is this?

Accepted Answer

There are a number: Of types of skin cancer. Please have this lesion evaluated by a dermatologist.

Question 2

how can i tell if i have skin cancer, wart or just a regular mole?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This is not an issue for self diagnosis.  In some cases examination even by an experienced doctor may not be sufficient, and a biopsy and microscopic study of the lesion by a pathologist may be required.

Question 3

how can a doctor exam to know if i have a mole or wart or if its skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Experience : An experienced physician can usually diagnose skin disorders just by seeing and examining the patient.  Many lesions like moles and warts are easily diagnosed, while others need to be biopsied to determine exactly what they are.  I would recommend seeing your physician for a skin check if you notice any lumps or bumps that concern you.  A biopsy will prove for certain whether or not it is a cancer.

Question 4

hiv positive, biopsied lesion/bump on face shows verruca vulgaris. is is possible the warts might turn to skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: There is a slight increase in skin cancer in HIV+ patients, but it won't start in a wart.

Question 5

i am hiv positive.  dermatologist biopsied lesions/bumps on my upper lip that are verruca vulgaris. am i at risk for the warts turning to skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The skin cancer commonly associated with HIV infected persons is Kaposi's sarcoma, which caused by another virus. The warts, of which there are many varieties, are generally caused by human papilloma viruses. Some of  these have  a potential to turn malignant  for which HOV vaccine is recommended in younger folks for its prevention.

Question 6

red odorous bumps looks like pimples under penis head partner had cancer causing hpv but treated could she give me genital warts? or  is it yeast inf?

Accepted Answer

Need to be seen: This is probably an infection -- several come to mind, including chancroid -- and your physician needs to see it.

Question 7

i've had a scar that looks like it has blackheads on it. i know there not blackheads tho and it will not go away what could this be? skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Blocked oil glands: All skin has sebaceous or oil glands and when there is a scar, the scar tissue blocks the opening and causes a plug of oxidized oil which is black and looks like a blackhead. Blackheads are more related to hormones and xs production of sebum.   It is common to see this in a previous incision site and is not cancer. If this is at the site of a mole that was removed, see your doctor ASAP

Question 8

worried i might have skin cancer? one pink spot looks like a bite but wont go away

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: A pink spot is not likely to be skin cancer, but you should see a dermatologist if it has not gone away.

Question 9

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 10

can hpv cause skin cancer? i got what looks like a scc on my leg could hpv have caused this? i had it for over ten years. worried of possible spread

Accepted Answer

HPV: HPV or human papilloma virus are linked with cervical cancer in women and genital warts in men.  Skin cancers are usually associated with sun exposure or UV exposure

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Skin cancer look like wart, what is this?

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How can i tell if i have skin cancer, wart or just a regular mole?

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How can a doctor exam to know if i have a mole or wart or if its skin cancer?

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Hiv positive, biopsied lesion/bump on face shows verruca vulgaris. is is possible the warts might turn to skin cancer?

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I am hiv positive. dermatologist biopsied lesions/bumps on my upper lip that are verruca vulgaris. am i at risk for the warts turning to skin cancer?

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Red odorous bumps looks like pimples under penis head partner had cancer causing hpv but treated could she give me genital warts? or is it yeast inf?

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I've had a scar that looks like it has blackheads on it. i know there not blackheads tho and it will not go away what could this be? skin cancer?

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Worried i might have skin cancer? one pink spot looks like a bite but wont go away

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

A member asked:

Can hpv cause skin cancer? i got what looks like a scc on my leg could hpv have caused this? i had it for over ten years. worried of possible spread

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