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Which other symptoms of skin cancer are there other than a mole?

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Skin cancer: Skin cancer signs may include a spot or bump that is changing size, color, or shape. Also an area that does not heal may represent a skin cancer . See a dermatologist for any suspicious areas and a routine skin exam.

Answered 4/17/2013

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Skin Cancer: Melanoma is a serious skin cancer that usually arises from a mole. They may show changes in symmetry, shape, color or size. Basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers may appear as a scaly, nodular or ulcerated lesion. If you have a suspicious skin lesion then seek medical attention. Only a biopsy can reliably determine whether you have a benign skin lesion or a skin cancer.

Answered 4/20/2013

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

ABCD's: Remember your abcd's when thinking of melanoma. Look for moles with asymmetry boarders that are irregular color differences within the same mole diameter greater than 6mm also any new mole or old that starts to itch, bleed or ulcerate should be of concern. Another rule is the ugly duckling rule. Which refers to a mole that looks distantly different from the others on your body.

Answered 1/25/2015

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