What are the signs of skin cancer?
Skin cancer may arise in a number of ways. People of all races and skin types get skin cancer. If you notice any of the following signs or symptoms, consult a dermatologist as soon as possible. • Any skin lesion that grows larger and turns pearly, translucent, brown, black, or multi-colored; • An open sore or wound that does not heal, persists for more than four weeks, or heals and later reopens; or, • Any skin spot growth that continues to itch, hurt, crust over, form a scab, erode, or bleed for several weeks.
