5 Symptoms of Skin Cancer You Should Watch Out For
Skin cancer is a deadly form of cancer that can be hereditary, that can be caused by too much exposure to the sun and also can be caused by certain carcinogens. There are three types of skin cancers- melanoma (including nodular melanoma), basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Of this melanoma is the most fatal. With skin cancer, it is better treated when identified sooner just like the other cancers. You should check with a doctor if you see abnormal signs on your skin and before that you should educate yourself on what is normal for your skin and what the abnormalities are. It is difficult to diagnose or find out that you have skin cancer as it is a cancer that is more seen than actually felt. Here are some signs and symptoms that let you know that you have skin cancer or have the risk of getting skin cancer. Usually the ABCD technique is used to find the symptoms of skin cancer. It is..
1. Asymmetry
If you have a mole or a spot and it is asymmetrical, you should get it checked. You can find out the symmetry by drawing a straight line through it and see it both the sides are the same in terms of size and shape.
2. Border
If you have a mole or a dark spot and its borders are not smooth and instead are jagged and irregular, it can also be a sign of skin cancer.
3. Color
If you have a blotchy spot on your skin and it does not have a uniform color and instead has many colors on it like blue, brown, red and black, it could be a sign of skin cancer and you would be better off if you get it checked.
