A member asked:
Scratch on nose scab hasn't healed in 2 years?
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See your doctor: Skin lesions that don't heal are always a concern for a form of skin cancer (basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma). See your family doctor or dermatologist as soon as possible to confirm a diagnosis.
Answered 9/23/2017
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Could be serious: Wounds that don't heal for a long period need to be checked. You should see your primary care doctor or dermatologist soon. This frequently turns out to be a skin cancer which is very curable.
Answered 7/22/2018
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Skin cancer!: Until proven otherwise any wound which won't heal within a week or two is very suspicious for a skin cancer. Especially if it is enlarging with time, get it checked out asap.
Answered 4/17/2014
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