Ashok Kumar Ashok Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Does skin cancer have symptoms?

My neighbour was just diagnosed with something skin related, and it got me thinking. I spend a lot of time in the sun for work. What are the common symptoms people usually notice with skin cancer?

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Arvind Nair Arvind Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Yes, it has very specific symptoms like the ABCDE rules my dermatologist told me about. Look for Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color changes, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser, and Evolving size or shape. If you notice any of these in a mole, get it checked immediately.

Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Eating a clean, plant-based diet rich in antioxidants is great for skin health, but it cannot cure or prevent everything. Symptoms of skin cancer usually look like changing moles or non-healing sores. If you spot these, diet won't fix it, you need to see a proper doctor.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Staying fit and eating clean keeps your body strong, but you still have to watch out for external changes like new moles or spots that bleed. If you work out outdoors a lot like me, wear sunscreen and check your skin regularly for any weird patches that don't heal.

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Rajesh Saxena Rajesh Saxena Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Just like keeping track of your BP, keeping an eye on your skin is part of regular health maintenance. Symptoms usually include new dark spots or sores that don't heal over a few weeks. Make it a habit to get a full body checkup done once a year to catch these things early.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much and start googling every tiny mark on your body, okay? Yes, it has symptoms like spots changing shape or color, but most marks are just normal. Just get a quick checkup done by a doctor to be absolutely sure and relax.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

For normal rashes, a little aloe vera or neem paste works wonderfully. But if you see a mole changing color, bleeding, or growing, these are classic symptoms of something serious. Home remedies will not work here, please visit a skin hospital immediately.

Gaurav Sen Gaurav Sen Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I literally just finished my treatment for basal cell carcinoma last month. My only symptom was a tiny pearly bump on my nose that looked like a pimple but never went away and would bleed occasionally. If you have any spot that doesn't heal for over a month, please go get a biopsy.

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