about a year ago i got sunburned badly on my face especially on my nose and after my sunburn went away i had this little red mark on the tip of my nose and its been there ever since could this just be a scar from the sunburn?or could it possibly be skin cancer?also im 17
2007-07-18 16:37:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Omg! I'm 15, and i got the same exact thing and we went to the doctor and they said it was a damaged hair follicle, but then when i'm outside without sunscreen too long it'll come back a little bit, so i don't think thats what it was. I think its maybe just from the sun, so i always put sunscreen on my nose. You may want to check out the damaged hair follicle thing though. It could be what it is. =D
2007-07-18 16:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Forget the name of this but it is a side affect of sunburns and suntanning. If it will easy your anxiety about skin cancer have a doctor look at it.... I have several of them.... two in my hair line... Skin cancer doesn't look red..... Your red spot is probably fairly symmetrical.
Here is a Google site that has photos of skin cancers.
2007-07-18 23:50:24 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should go to the doctor right away if you are not sure if it is cancer or not. I have a feeling its not but you should go, it wouldn't hurt. Next time you go out in the sun, cover the area that got burned and do not keep it in the sun for long, because it might be sensitive
2007-07-18 23:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Molly M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it red or brownish? It might just be hyperpigmentation. If you picked at your sunburn it might also just be a scar. I would get it checked out either way by a doctor to make sure.
2007-07-18 23:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by sweet gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ABC's of Skin Cancer:
A ssymetical
~ One side is different than the other side
B order
~ the border is fuzzy
C olor
~ the color is a dark brown, black, red, etc. Changes
colors
D iameter
~ bigger than the size of an eraser
If you have one or more of these symptoms, seek a doctor
S ize
2007-07-18 23:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by eurogirl120 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have heard from someone who had cancer is it looks like a scab that won't go away. But that was just one situation. I would recommend going to your doctor.
2007-07-18 23:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt its cancer. More likely just a scar if you picked at it.
see a doctor if it really bugs you.
2007-07-18 23:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt cancer would grow that fast. but you still should see a doctor when you get a bad burn like that. get it checked out.
2007-07-18 23:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a scar if ur realy worried go to the doctor
2007-07-18 23:38:44 · answer #9 · answered by The Midnight Captain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is bothering you then you should see a skin doctor.
2007-07-18 23:42:16 · answer #10 · answered by Aliz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋