The first symptom of skin cancer is in the vast majority of cases, a cutaneous manifestation: a non-healing wound, a new growth or a growth that already exists is changing. This disease can occur in all parts of the body but generally it is those who are most exposed to the sun that are likely to develop cancer of the skin.
Signs of Skin Cancer
Basal cell carcinoma may correspond to
A lump that appears on the ears, neck or face. It is either pink or flesh-colored and can be "beaded" or waxy.
A plaque that appears on the back or chest. It is smooth and pink.
An ulcer that does not disappear.
Squamous cell carcinoma may correspond to
Non-healing ulcer.
A patch of skin white or pink, may be dry or rough.
A nodule that is both firm and warty, white or pink.
Melanoma is a mole that has an abnormal appearance. It can thus be presented in the form of:
A mole whose contour is not regular, and changing size or color.
A mole that shows one or bleeding, which shows areas of blue, blue-black or red.
A lesion that appears on a black lining or skin.