How To Tell If I Have Skin Cancer?

A new spot, mole, or growth that appears and does not go away

A mole or spot that changes in size, shape, color, or texture

An asymmetrical mole

Irregular, blurred, or jagged borders on a mole

More than one color in a mole or spot

A mole or spot larger than about 6 mm, especially if changing

A sore that does not heal

A spot that bleeds, crusts, or scabs repeatedly

A spot that itches, hurts, or becomes tender

A shiny, pearly, pink, red, or translucent bump

A firm red nodule

A flat, scaly, rough, or crusted patch

A dark streak under a fingernail or toenail

A mole or spot that looks different from your other moles

A mole or spot that keeps growing

A mole or spot with uneven color or multiple shades

Any skin change that is new, persistent, or worsening

A dermatologist evaluation if you notice any of these signs

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