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Question

I have had a small whitish colored spott on my forearm for a couple of years. Now that I have been out in the sun and it was 103 two dayss in a row, it resembles a raised pimple. It won't pop or anything.

Answer 1

well first let me say that the most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, they arise from the basal cell layer of the epidermis or hair follicles; are locally invasive, slow-growing and destructive but very rarely metastasize,,,cancerous skin lesions may appear any place on the body, but the common sites are sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, chest, back, ears forearms and back of hands. Initially both forms are painless. Basal cell carcinomas are classified as noduloulcerative lesions, superficial basal cell, and sclerosing basal cell. Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by a firm, red nodule with visible scales. Both carcinomas often ulcerate and form a crust.

Answer 2

There are several types of cancer that start in the skin. The most common are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer, which are covered in this PDQ patient information statement.

Skin cancer is more common in people with light colored skin who have spent a lot of time in the sunlight. Skin cancer can occur anywhere on your body, but it is most common in places that have been exposed to more sunlight, such as your face, neck, hands, and arms.

Skin cancer can look many different ways. The most common sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin, such as a growth or a sore that won't heal. Sometime there may be a small lump. This lump can be smooth, shiny and waxy looking, or it can be red or reddish brown. Skin cancer may also appear as a flat red spot that is rough or scaly. Not ail changes in your skin are cancer, but you should see your doctor if you notice changes in your skin.

Melanoma is a disease of the skin in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the cells that color the skin (melanocytes). Melanoma usually occurs in adults, but it may occasionally be found in children and adolescents. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It is made up of two main layers: the epidermis (the top layer) and dermis (the inner layer). Melanocytes are found in the epidermis and they contain melanin, which gives the skin its color. Melanoma is sometimes called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma.

Melanoma is a more serious type of cancer than the more common skin cancers, basal cell cancer or squamous cell cancer, which begin in the basal or squamous cells of the epidermis. If you have basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin, refer to the patient information statement for skin cancer.

Like most cancers, melanoma is best treated when it is found (diagnosed) early. Melanoma can spread (metastasize) quickly to other parts of the body through the lymph system or through the blood. (Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body; they produce and store infection-fighting cells.) You should see your doctor if you have any of the following warning signs of melanoma: change in the size, shape, or color of a mole; oozing or bleeding from a mole; or a mole that feels itchy, hard, lumpy, swollen, or tender to the touch. Melanoma can also appear on the body as a new mole. Men most often get melanoma on the trunk (the area of the body between the shoulders and hips) or on the head or neck; women most often get melanoma on the arms and legs.

If you have signs of skin cancer, your doctor will examine your skin carefully. If a mole or pigmented area doesn't look normal, your doctor will cut it out (called local excision) and look at it under the microscope to see if it contains cancer. This is usually done in a doctor's office. It is important that this biopsy is done correctly.

Answer 3

Skin Cancer is usually identified as a discoloration that changes slightly over time. If you are concerned, get a check up, but if you've had it for years it probably is nothing.

Answer 4

U better consult the doctor straightaway.This ain't the place for you to find the answer!

Answer 5

My best suggestion would be to have a doctor look at it to be sure that it is not cancer.

Answer 6

alright u little ***** i wont bother u if u wont bother me,im not ur business and if u want to no what something looks like go look on ask jevees and find out kay *****! oh and if u no whats good for u, u wont write back!

Answer 7

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