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I just checked a bump on my neck. it's whitish pink surrounded by reddish. i've had a burn a few times past week. i'm fair skinned. skin cancer poss?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Unlikely: Unlikely cancer. But any neck lump/bump should be checked. See an ENT doc for exam/recommendations.

Answered 5/26/2015

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Skin cancer is a: delayed risk of sun exposure, usually happening many years after the initial uv damage. This sounds more like acute infection. If it persists, see a doctor for definitive treatment.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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A member asked:

I just checked a bump on my neck. it's whitish pink surrounded by reddish. i've had a burn a few times past week. i'm fair skinned. skin cancer poss?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

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