How do u know if you have skin cancer?

In our younger days, we spent so much time working in the fields under the hot sun. Most spots that appear are just normal aging and sun freckles, so don't get frightened. But yes, if any spot starts growing rapidly or bleeding, let a doctor have a look.

Please do not make the mistake I made by ignoring a funny-looking mole on my shoulder for a whole year. It turned out to be a skin issue that required quite a painful excision surgery. If you see any asymmetrical spot with ragged edges, get it checked immediately.

Since I have diabetes, my skin is already prone to slow healing and infections, so I have to be very careful. If you notice a dark patch or mole that is changing shape, itching, or not healing, don't ignore it. Get a dermatologist to examine it thoroughly.

My teenager had a strange, fast-growing pink bump on his arm last year, and we immediately rushed to the clinic because we were so worried. Thankfully, it was just a benign skin growth, but the dermatologist told us we did the right thing by checking. Always better to be safe and get a doctor's opinion.