Skin Warning Signs
Self Examination should be performed on a regular basis to identify changes in your skin and aid in the early detection of skin cancer. If you notice one or more of the warning signs listed, see a dermatologist:
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Skin growth that increases in size
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Skin growth that bleeds frequently or will not heal
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Any “ugly duckling” skin growth that does not look like the other spots on your skin
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A mole, birthmark or any brown spot that:
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Changes in color
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Changes in texture
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Increases in size
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Irregular in outline
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Larger than 6 mm (the end of a pencil eraser)
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Appears after age 21
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A sore or spot with continuous itching, bleeding, crusty, or hurts
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