SYMPTOMS
The first manifestations of the disease often go unnoticed. The majority of skin cancers do not cause any pain or itching, or bleeding.
Basal cell carcinoma
It is manifested by either of the following signs:
* A lump or pinkish flesh-colored, waxy appearance or “pearl” on the face, ears or neck;
* A pink plate and smooth on the chest or back;
* A sore that does not heal.
The squamous cell carcinoma
It is manifested by either of the following signs:
* A plate of pink or whitish skin, rough or dry;
* A nodule or pinkish-white, firm, verrucous;
* A sore that does not heal.
Melanoma
A normal mole is brown, beige or pink. It is flat or raised. It is round or oval, and its contour is valid. It measures, most of the time, less than 6 mm in diameter.
It is manifested by either of the following signs, most often on the back or legs:
* A mole that changes color or size, or whose contour is irregular;
* A black lesion on the skin or mucous membrane (the mouth, nose, genitals or anus). [click to continue…]
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