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Do skin cancers ever itch? my back itches a lot and i can't see it
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No.: The most scarry part of skin cancer is: no itch, no pain, sometimes, not even irritating!
Answered 8/28/2012
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Typically no itching: You may have dry skin or be allergic to something in contact with your back. Look in the mirror, have a friend or partner look at it, if it persists see your physician.
Answered 4/9/2015
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