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Six Signs and Symptoms of Skin Cancer
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There are several types of people who are more susceptible to skin cancer than others. Having one or more of these risk factors doesn’t necessarily mean you will contract the disease, and conversely, not having them does not mean you are immune.
There are several risk factors for basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma. These include having a fair complexion that easily sunburns, does not tan well and exhibits freckles; having light-colored eyes, with blue and green particularly susceptible, along with those who have red or blond hair; having the skin condition known as actinic keratosis, which can develop into skin cancer; a weak immune system or past radiation treatments; exposure to arsenic; possessing certain genes that are linked to skin cancer; and being exposed to sunlight or a tanning bed for long periods of time.
Only your doctor can determine whether changes in your skin are a sign of skin cancer or actinic keratosis. Here are six signs that you may need to see a doctor to determine your condition:
1) Areas of the skin that are shiny, smooth, raised or take on a pearl-like glint
2) Having a sore that doesn't heal
3) Having skin that resembles a scar and may be yellow, white or waxy
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