Although many people associate skin cancer only with dark spots that change size or color, experts warn that the disease can manifest itself in other less known and often ignored ways.
Doctor warns of skin cancer symptom that is often ignored
Although many people associate skin cancer only with dark spots that change size or color, experts warn that the disease can manifest itself in other less known and often ignored ways. According to doctor Asiya Maula,...
According to doctor Asiya Maula, some suspicious lesions may appear as pink or reddish spots, scaly areas, small shiny lumps or even wounds that do not heal completely.
"When people think of skin cancer, they usually imagine a dark mole undergoing changes. Although this can really be a warning, it is not the only way the disease manifests itself", explained the specialist to the British newspaper Mirror.
According to her, the cases that worry doctors the most tend to be precisely those that patients pass up because they believe they do not pose a danger.
"The injuries that worry me most are the ones that people ignore for months because they don't seem serious," he said.
The doctor highlights that any persistent change in the skin should be observed carefully, especially when it persists for weeks without signs of improvement.
"A region of the skin that continues to be red, itchy, peeling or causing discomfort for a long time deserves medical evaluation," he warned.
Signs that may indicate skin cancerExperts recommend paying attention to the following symptoms:
Wounds that do not heal after four weeks; Pink, red or scaling spots; Small nodules or shiny lumps; Lesions that repeatedly form scabs; Moles or moles that change size, shape or color; Marks on the skin that continue to grow over time. According to Maula, persistence is one of the main warning signs.
"The skin has a great capacity for regeneration. When an injury remains for weeks or months without improving, it is worth seeking medical advice," he said.
She points out that most skin changes end up being benign, but remembers that early diagnosis significantly increases the chances of successful treatment.
"I'd rather see someone worried about a harmless stain than see someone postpone the appointment because they believe it's nothing serious," he concluded.
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Source: Noticias ao Minuto - Ultima Hora
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