Skin Cancers may include Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma. These all are the types of Skin Cancer and they start as the Precancerous Lesions.

These precancerous conditions may bring changes in the Skin that are basically not Cancer but can lead to Cancer. About 40-50% of people are suffering from Skin Cancer and Skin Cancer is mostly found in the people with fair complexion.

Try to look for the early signs of Skin Cancer, if you trace them, it will easy to treat in time.

Here are few signs of Skin Cancer

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma The nonmelanoma Skin Cancer may occur in the form of Red Nodule that may be scaly, bleeds developing a crust or a wound that does not heal. This disease can mostly be found on Nose, Forehead, Ears, Lips, Hands and other areas of body that are exposed to the rays of Sun. It is a curable condition if treated early. Source by : wikimedia

Bowen Disease Bowen disease is also known as Squamous Cell Carcinoma. This Skin Cancer can appear in the outward direction on the surface of Skin. The invasive Squamous Cell Carcinomas may grow in the inward direction and may spread to inside of body. Bowen disease is scaly, has Red patches and even become crusted. Source by : wikimedia

Basal Cell Carcinoma Source by : wikipedia Basal Cell Carcinoma is the common disease, which can be easily treated. This disease is mostly seen in the adults and may spread gradually. This type of Tumor cells may occur in the form of White, Brown, flat and waxy patches with Blood Vessels on the patches. This condition may occur on the Ears, Neck, Chest and Face.

Cutaneous Horns This condition may occur as a Funnel shaped patches that are seen on the surface of Skin having Red base. These patches also contain Keratin. It is the Protein that is present in the Nails. The size and shape of Cutaneous Horns may vary but they are few millimeters in length. This condition is mostly found in the people having fair complexion and who are exposed to Sun. Source by : wikimedia

Actinic Keratosis These are the tiny patches that are caused by the Sun and it is found on the Head, Neck and Hands but it is also found on the other parts of body. This condition can be a sign of Skin Cancer. These patches take some time to become Cancerous. Some patches don’t become Cancerous even after sometime. Early treatment can prevent this disease. People with Fair complexion, Blond Hair, Red Hair, Green and Blue Eyes are at more risk. Source by : wikimedia

Actinic Cheilitis Actinic Chelitis is also a precancerous condition that mostly appears on the Lips. It can lead to the scaly patches and roughness of Lips. Symptoms of Actinic Chelitis Following are the symptoms of Actinic Chelitis • Swelling of Lips • Loss of borders of Lip and other Skin • This condition can lead to Squamous Cell Carcinoma if not treated in time

Moles Mole is a growth of Melanocytes. It is the Cell that gives color to the Skin. Very few Moles become Cancerous. It takes time to become Mole Melanoma or Cancerous. A normal Mole is flat but it can be raised with the passage of time. The surface of Mole is mostly smooth. Normal Moles have round or Oval shape and not very big in size. Moles are developed in the youth. People don’t develop Moles in the adulthood. Source by : wikimedia

Atypical Moles or Dysplastic Nevi This type of Moles are not Cancerous but they can become Cancerous. They appear on the places which are exposed to Sun. these Moles are larger and are irregular in shape. The borders of these moles are lighter in color. Atypical Moles are sometimes flat and sometimes raised with smooth or rough surface. There can be different colors of these Moles including Pink, Red and Black.Keep Knowledge About Your Moles: The Moles that appear on the human body are all same but if the mole and Freckle is different or is larger in size than you should urgently consult a Dermatologist. These Moles and Freckles can be Cancerous. Source by : wikimedia Asymmetry of Moles Asymmetry means the whole of Mole does not match with the rest of the part. The usual Moles are Symmetrical. Try to compare your Moles with the other Moles. If all the parts of Moles are not same than consult a Dermatologist.

Border of Moles If the border of Moles is blurred or irregular then get it check by a Dermatologist. Cancerous Lesion has uneven borders.

Color of the Moles Moles of different color including Brown, Black, Blue, Red or White can be mysterious because Moles have 1 color.

Diameter of Moles A mole can be suspicious, if it is larger than a normal Mole. Normal Moles are less than 6 Millimeter in diameter.

Evolving of Moles A mole does not seem to be shrinking, getting larger, changing color, feel itching or Bleed; it should be checked by a Dermatologist. A raised Mole can be Cancerous. Cancerous Moles grow in an irregular size and abnormal height. Evaluation of Moles If you have Mole that itches, has scales, does not heal, has redness or swelling then try to consult a Dermatologist. The Dermatologist will take a sample tissue for biopsy. If the Mole is found to be Cancerous then whole of it is removed.

Melanoma It is the rare type of Skin Cancer. It is one of the most serious and deadly Cancer.Signs of Melanoma may include emergence of Mole or a pigmented patch on the Skin. If the size, color, texture, shape and border changes of a Mole than urgently consult a Dermatologist. Cancerous Skin Cells have irregular shape, various colors, itches and may bleed. Source by : wikimedia