Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Can skin cancer have pus?

I've had this small bump on my arm for a few weeks now. It looks a bit red and sometimes I feel like there's some fluid coming out. Could it be something serious like skin cancer, or just a regular infection?

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much! Usually, pus means a normal bacterial infection or a pimple, but sometimes skin cancer lesions can get infected and ooze or bleed. Just get a doctor to look at it so you know exactly what's going on.

Sahil Khan Sahil Khan Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

If a bump has pus, it is often just an infected sweat pore or acne, especially if you sweat a lot working out. However, skin cancer can also ulcerate and weep fluid, so don't ignore it. Keep it clean and get a dermatologist's opinion.

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Rajesh Sen Rajesh Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Any skin sore that is oozing, bleeding, or has pus-like discharge should never be ignored. Even if it's just a simple infection, it's always safer to get a dermatologist to examine it to rule out any underlying skin cancer.

Riya Kulkarni Riya Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Actually yaar, skin cancer sores can sometimes ulcerate and get infected, which might look like pus. It's not always just a simple pimple. Better to get it checked by a skin specialist instead of popping it, honestly.

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Sharda Devi Sharda Devi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Beta, agar kisi daag se peep (pus) nikal raha hai, toh use mamuli mat samjho. Haan, kabhi kabhi infection ho jata hai, par doctor babu ko dikhana hi sabse accha rahega. Apne man se koi bhi marham mat lagao.

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