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Symptoms of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Skin Cancers


A change on the skin is the most common sign of skin cancer. This may be a new growth, a sore that
doesn’t heal, or a change in an old growth. Not all skin cancers look the same. Usually, skin cancer is not painful.

Common symptoms of basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer include:

 Common symptoms of basal cell

A
A lump that is small, smooth, shiny, pale, or waxy

B
A lump that is firm and red

C
A sore or lump that bleeds or develops a crust or ascab

D
A flat red spot that is rough, dry, or scaly and may become itchy or tender

E
A red or brown patch that is rough and scaly