Swati Singh Swati Singh Asked 10 months ago

What kinds of skin cancer are there?

I've been noticing a weird mole on my arm, and it's making me a bit anxious. My aunt had skin cancer years ago, so I'm extra cautious. What kinds of skin cancer are there that I should be aware of?

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Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago
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Honestly, staying in the sun too much causes most of these issues. I always apply homemade sandalwood paste to cool down my skin, but types like melanoma can be very dangerous. Please get any weird mole checked by a proper dermatologist immediately.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

There are different types like basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma. When my uncle had a skin issue, we went straight to Max Hospital and the oncologist explained everything in detail. Don't rely on random info, just book an appointment with a specialist and ask them directly.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

God has given our bodies a lot of strength, so keep your mind positive first. From what I know, there are common ones like basal cell and some rare serious ones. Just keep an eye on your health, pray, and get a doctor to check it out calmly.

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Ishaan Verma Ishaan Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Bro, I was just reading up on this because of a college project. There's melanoma which is the scary one, and then non-melanoma types like basal and squamous. Just wear your sunscreen regularly and don't stress too much!

Priyanka Salvi Priyanka Salvi Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Actually skin cancer sounds super scary, but there are different types like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. The sun in Mumbai is so harsh, yaar, we really need to take this seriously. If u notice any new spot changing shape, just go to a clinic quickly.

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I can't give medical advice on the different types, but my cousin had to get a suspicious patch on his shoulder tested last year. It turned out to be a mild type of skin cancer that they removed easily. Since then, I just make sure to monitor my skin closely.

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