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These up-close images show exactly what different types of skin cancer look like

Refer to these skin cancer pictures during your next self-exam

These up-close images show exactly what different types of skin cancer look like

Refer to these skin cancer pictures during your next self-exam

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These up-close images show exactly what different types of skin cancer look like

Refer to these skin cancer pictures during your next self-exam

If there's one good thing about skin cancer, it's that you can spot it yourself바카라 게임 웹사이트”if you know what to look for. And the earlier you can find skin cancer, the sooner you can seek treatment.The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends doing a self-examination once a month. Don't rush through this바카라 게임 웹사이트”do it when you have time to examine your skin from head to toe, using mirrors as necessary to check your back and other hard-to-see places. (You can also ask a partner or family member to help you.) Be on the lookout for the following signs of five different types of skin cancer. 바카라 게임 웹사이트œThe bottom line is if your skin starts forming a spot that doesn't look like anything else and it's not getting better, it's growing, or it's acting differently than your other moles, get it checked out,바카라 게임 웹사이트 says Saira J. George, MD, dermatology professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

This article was medically reviewed by Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the on June 14, 2019.

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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer in the United States and accounts for about eight out of 10 skin cancers, . Basal cell carcinoma forms in basal cells, which are found in the lower part of your epidermis (the top layer of your skin).

Basal cell skin cancers can pop up anywhere, but most frequently occur in areas of the body that are often exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. Even though it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s a common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma tends to grow very slowly, rarely spreads to other parts of the body, and is very treatable, the ACS says.

Basal cell carcinoma symptoms: 바카라 게임 웹사이트œUnfortunately, basal cell carcinoma is easy to ignore because a lot of times people think the spot is a pimple or blemish that won바카라 게임 웹사이트™t heal,바카라 게임 웹사이트 George said, especially on the face, neck and ears. Here are the various skin changes to look for:

  • Flat, firm or pale and yellowish areas that resemble a scar
  • Pearly, translucent or shiny bumps or spots
  • Red or pink raised patches that may also itch
  • Open scabs or sores that don바카라 게임 웹사이트™t heal or heal and come back
  • Oozing or crusted areas that bleed easily
  • Growth of a bump or lesion over time

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about two out of every 10 cases, the ACS says. These cancers form in squamous cells, which are the flat cells that constantly shed in the outer part of your epidermis.

Squamous cell carcinomas commonly appear on sun-exposed body parts, including the face, ears, neck, lips and back of the hands. Although this type of skin cancer can spread to other parts of the body, this is not typical and squamous cell carcinoma is easy to treat when spotted early.

Squamous cell carcinoma symptoms: Similar to basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinomas tend to manifest as a pink or red bump or patch that won바카라 게임 웹사이트™t go away, George explained. However, they바카라 게임 웹사이트™re not usually pearly or shiny.

These skin cancers can also grow as a flat patch or become larger and nodular, added , board-certified dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Here are other telltale signs to look out for:

  • Rough or scaly patches
  • Raised bumps that may have a lower area in the center
  • Open sores or scabs that don바카라 게임 웹사이트™t heal or heal and come back
  • Growths that look like warts
  • Itching, bleeding, crusting or pain
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Melanoma

Melanoma is a rare form of skin cancer (it only makes up ), but it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s the deadliest, since it easily spreads to other parts of the body when not caught early.

This type of skin cancer arises from the uncontrolled growth of a type of skin cell called melanocytes, which are responsible for producing pigment in the skin, explained , an assistant clinical member at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Melanoma symptoms: Using the ABCDE method can help you spot signature skin changes that point to melanoma.

  • Asymmetry: Do both halves of the lesion look the same? Melanoma lesions can appear asymmetric, whereas healthy moles are typically symmetrical.
  • Border: Moles with irregular, scalloped or poorly defined edges may be melanoma. Normal moles have nice, sharp, regular borders.
  • Color: Melanomas tend to be multi-colored 바카라 게임 웹사이트” black, brown, red, blue or even no color at all. Healthy moles are typically one color or maybe two, but that color is evenly distributed. This isn바카라 게임 웹사이트™t so for a potentially dangerous mole.
  • Diameter: If a mole is greater than 6 millimeters in diameter (about the size of a pencil eraser), get it checked out.
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Actinic Keratosis

Also called solar keratosis, actinic keratosis is a pre-cancer or a premalignant lesion, said Rossi. Like other types of skin cancer, it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s caused by too much exposure to UV light, and most people develop more than one affected area. Some (but not all) develop into squamous cell skin cancers, so it바카라 게임 웹사이트™s important to spot actinic keratosis before it advances.

Actinic keratosis symptoms: These lesions often occur on the face, lips, ears, back of the hands and arms, but can form on other areas exposed to UV light. Here바카라 게임 웹사이트™s what to look for:

  • Rough, dry or scaly patches
  • Flat or slightly raised patch on the top layer of the skin
  • Itching, burning or pain
  • Varied pink, red or brown tones
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Although rare 바카라 게임 웹사이트” only 2,000 cases are diagnosed each year 바카라 게임 웹사이트” merkel cell carcinoma is a dangerous forms of skin cancer, as it can grow rapidly and spread to other parts of the body.

This type of skin cancer (also known as neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin) begins in merkel cells, which are found in the epidermis. Since they바카라 게임 웹사이트™re so close to nerve endings, these cells play a role in our sense of light touch, .

Merkel cell carcinoma most commonly impacts people over 70 years old, and men are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with it than women.

Merkel cell carcinoma symptoms: Merkel cell carcinoma is most common on the face, neck, arms and legs, but can pop up anywhere on the body. While it can look like other types of skin cancer, there are a few characteristics to keep in mind:

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  • Fast-growing, painless bump that바카라 게임 웹사이트™s firm to the touch
  • Broken skin on top may break open and bleed