Changes in Your Skin - what to look for
A NEW Lesion!
It is unusual to develop NEW lesions as we get older. If you develop a NEW lesion, you should have it checked, especially if there are any associated symptoms of itching, pain or bleeding.
If a lesion DOESN'T GO AWAY - seek advice!
Bleeding
Skin cancer may appear as a nodule or irregular patch. Sometimes these areas bleed easily, even with the lightest touch. If this happens, you should get the area checked.
Itching
Irritation in the fine nerve endings in the skin can cause an itching sensation.
With a skin cancer, the itching is usually associated with a solitary lesion rather than a generalised itch as you would find in eczema/dermatitis.
Changes in any Mole
This could include the mole becoming pink, the mole growing, borders changing, a nodule growing out of the mole or the mole feeling 'different' or firm.
Tenderness
Some types of skin cancer spread along the nerves causing discomfort and pain. If you have symptoms of 'tingling', numbness or pain, you should get the lesion checked.
Anything DIFFERENT!
Get to know your skin so that if you notice any change, we can look at it for you!