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Could this be skin cancer? |
I have 3 blackhead-like places on the upper bridge of my nose. The rest of my skin is fairly clear. In this certain place, my skin is very thin from a chicken pox scar that never healed, that I put collagen on to try and plump. I've scrubbed gently and they won't go away. Could this be skin cancer? Doesn't sound like skin cancer: The ABC's of skin cancer include any change or development in a mole or skin growth that should prompt you to see a dermatologist. These may include; A- Asymmetry- You should notice the general look of your moles or growths, for example, if one half of the mole or growth does not match the other half. B- Border Irregularity - If the edges of the growth are ragged, notched or blurred. C- Color - The pigmentation of the growth is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown and black are present. Dashes of red, white and blue add to the mottled appearance. D- Diameter - If the width is greater than 6 millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser), it could be an indicator of an abnormal skin growth. Generally, any new mole growth should be a concern. Source(s): http://caminomedical.org/dermatology/abc... no this may not be a skin cancer any way consult a doctor ask a doctor It's hard to tell from your description, but anything out of the ordinary on your skin that has had a lot of sun exposure should be looked at by a dermatologist. If you catch skin cancers in time, they are curable--even malignant melanoma. Any doubt will cause anxiety, and it's just better to be safe than sorry. Yeah, its cancer. Cut your nose off...its the only way. Melanoma, a very serious type of skin cancer has two hallmark symptoms. The have irregular color and irregular margins. (i.e. the blemish has mutiple colors and/or an irregular outer edge. If you have either get to a doctor immediately. Melanoma has a very good prognosis when cought early and removed surgically, (a simple procedure done with a local anesthetic).. It becomes very hard to treat when it has spread or the primary lesion is large and deep. If you have any doubts see a doctor as soon as possible. Melanoma kills. Chances are it is not melanoma but please do not take chances. When in doubt check it out. Doc. Dan. |
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