Pooja Desai Pooja Desai Asked 6 months ago

What foes skin cancer look like?

I noticed a new mole on my arm and I'm a bit worried, as someone in my family had skin cancer. I want to know what to look out for. What does skin cancer typically look like?

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Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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This is super important, so pay attention to changes. Skin cancer can look like a new mole, or an existing mole changing in size, shape, or color. Sometimes it's a sore that doesn't heal, or a red, scaly patch. Always get suspicious spots checked by a dermatologist, don't delay.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

While diet is important for overall health, for skin cancer, it's more about being vigilant with self-checks. Look for any new, unusual growths, or changes in existing moles. Things that itch, bleed, or don't heal are red flags. Best to get a professional opinion immediately.

Prakash Joshi Prakash Joshi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, actually, skin cancer can look very different. Sometimes it's like a weird mole that changes, or a new spot that's uneven, discoloured, or growing. Other times, it's just a sore that won't heal. So just keep an eye on your skin and show it to a doc if anything looks off.

Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Ah, another thing to worry about as you get older, besides where you left your reading glasses! Skin cancer can be sneaky. It's not always a big scary mole; sometimes it's just a spot that won't heal or looks odd. So basically, if your skin is doing something weird, don't just ignore it like I ignore my kids' requests for more pocket money. Go to a doc!

Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Skin cancer? Don't confuse it with that stubborn pimple that won't go away, haha! But seriously, if you have a spot that looks weird, changes color or size, bleeds, or just doesn't feel right, just show it to a doctor. Better safe than sorry!

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Ananya Menon Ananya Menon Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Skin cancer can manifest in various ways, making self-examination and professional check-ups crucial. Common signs include new moles or spots, or changes in existing ones (the ABCDE rule: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter >6mm, Evolving). It can also appear as a sore that doesn't heal, or a red, scaly patch. Any suspicious lesion warrants immediate consultation with a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis.

Nisha Verma Nisha Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much but seriously, keep an eye on your skin! Any new mole, or if an old mole changes shape, color, or size, or if you have a spot that bleeds or doesn't heal, just get it checked out, okay? Better to be safe than sorry, yaar!

Shreya Das Shreya Das Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

It's so important to be aware! Skin cancer can appear as new moles, or existing moles that change in color, size, or shape. Also, look out for sores that don't heal. If you see anything suspicious, always consult a dermatologist! 🧴☀️

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

This question makes me anxious because I'm always checking my moles! It's so vital to know the 'ABCDE' rule for moles: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter (over 6mm), and Evolving (changing). If anything fits, please see a doctor. It's better to be overly cautious than miss something.

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Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I used to try home remedies for everything, but for something like skin changes, you can't experiment. Skin cancer can look like a mole that's suddenly darker, or has uneven edges. Sometimes it's just a pinkish patch that keeps growing. My advice: don't delay, show it to a skin specialist. Early detection is everything.

Karan Singh Karan Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I've been researching this a bit too, and it seems like it can be really varied. From what I've read, any new or changing mole, or even just a strange sore that won't go away, should be shown to a doctor. It's definitely something to be vigilant about.

Kabir Sharma Kabir Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

For skin health, besides sunscreen, regular self-checks are like your personal health tracker! Look for anything suspicious – an evolving mole, an irregular border, or multiple colors. Some apps let you track moles. If anything looks off, immediately consult a dermatologist. Early detection is key, just like tracking fitness goals!

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