BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
• Sometimes resembles noncancerous skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.
• Might look like an open sore that bleeds, oozes, or crusts and remains open for a few weeks, only to heal up and then bleed again.
• A reddish patch or irritated area, frequently occurring on the face, chest, shoulders, arms, or legs. Sometimes the patch crusts. It may also itch or hurt.
• A shiny bump or nodule that is pearly or clear and is often pink, red, or white. The bump can also be tan, black, or brown, especially in dark-haired people, and can be confused with a normal mole.
• A scar-like area that is white, yellow or waxy, and often has poorly defined borders; the skin itself appears shiny and taut.
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
• often looks like scaly red patches, open sores, warts or elevated growths; they may crust or bleed.
MALIGNANT MELANOMA
• The most dangerous form of skin cancer.
• Often resemble moles; some develop from moles.
• The majority of melanomas are black or brown, but they can also be skin-colored, pink, red, purple, blue or white.
Only a trained HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, such as a specialist in diseases of the skin, can decide for sure. If you observe any of the warning signs or some other worrisome change in your skin, consult your dermatology provider immediately.