What does skin cancer look like on hands?

Question

I work outdoors a lot and my hands are always exposed to the sun. I've developed some rough patches and new moles on them lately. I'm worried about skin cancer, so what should I look for on my hands?

Savitri Devi · Accepted Answer

On the hands, it often appears as a rough, scaly patch or a small pearly growth, especially since our hands face the sun so much. Please keep your mind peaceful, but do not ignore physical changes. A gentle visit to a dermatologist is the best step.

Manish Gupta · Answer

I ignored a tiny, dry scaly spot on the back of my hand for months thinking it was just dry skin from hand washing, and I really regret delaying. It turned out to be a squamous cell carcinoma. Please get any non-healing rough spot checked by a doctor immediately.

Swati Deshpande · Answer

It is so incredibly stressful to notice a changing spot on your hand and constantly worry about what it is. It can look like a rough, crusty growth or a dark spot under the nail. Your anxiety is completely valid, and getting a professional opinion will help lift that weight.

Sunita Das · Answer

Sometimes it is just a simple wart or age spot, but it can also look like a non-healing sore. Please try not to worry, and just visit a local skin doctor to get it checked safely.

Devendra Nath · Answer

I have seen this in my age group; it usually looks like a rough reddish patch or a firm bump on the back of the hand. Don't get scared or lose sleep over it, but do make sure to show it to a skin specialist soon.

What does skin cancer look like on hands?

5 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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