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Symptoms of Skin Cancer

Melanoma

Melanoma is a faster spreading and dangerous disease that can be fatal if not quickly diagnosed. Symptoms of this form of cancer usually include the appearance of a new mole on the skin or a change in the appearance of an existing mole. Changes to be aware of should include:

–  Increase in the size of a mole

–  The mole changing color

–  The mole becoming more raised or bleeding

–  Painful moles

Normal moles are usually recognized as having been on the body since childhood, are round in shape and have a smooth edge. A normal mole would not normally exceed a diameter of a quarter of an inch. The most common place to find a mole is on the legs, back, neck or face though it is important to know that melanoma can occur anywhere on the body.

Skin cancer pictures

Non-Melanoma

Non-melanoma refers to the more common type of skin cancer and is much slower at spreading than melanoma. The most common symptom of non-melanoma skin cancer is a lump or change on the skin that is new and does not disappear within a few weeks. Other symptoms include discolored patches on the skin, red or pink lumps or bumps that bleed readily or have a crusty edge. It is important to seek medical advice if any of these symptoms occur in order to ensure a quick and reliable diagnosis.

What does a normal mole look like?

Treatment for Skin Cancer

Diagnosis of skin cancer is likely to be made quickly and your GP will readily review any concerning areas of skin for you. Referral to a dermatologist may be required and a skin biopsy is likely to be necessary in order to determine whether cancerous cells are present. Treatment for skin cancer varies from surgery, chemotherapy, creams, and radiotherapy.

Preventing Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is not always preventable, however extensive research has suggested that UV rays are incredibly harmful to the skin and likely to increase the risk of skin cancer developing. With that in mind, it is essential to follow skincare guidelines, minimize exposure to sun and always protect your skin when exposed to rays.

SkinVision Customer Stories

Marcel Rila
Marcel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"For people with spots on their skin, it’s indispensable. Why go to the doctor every time or just ignore it?"
Melanie Okkerse
Melanie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"SkinVision is my guardian angel. Without it, I wouldn’t know where I’d be today."
Arjan Both
Arjan

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"To others, I would like to say: ‘If you have a spot, even if you think it’s nothing, take a picture and send it in.’"
Melanie Pemberton
Melanie

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"Today I am sharing my story because I want to encourage people to get their skin checked."
Michel Plass
Michel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Without SkinVision, I might never have gone to the doctor until it was too late."
Pascalle Soer
Pascalle

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I downloaded SkinVision because I had a mole I wasn’t entirely sure about."
Marcel Rila
Marcel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"For people with spots on their skin, it’s indispensable. Why go to the doctor every time or just ignore it?"
Melanie Okkerse
Melanie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"SkinVision is my guardian angel. Without it, I wouldn’t know where I’d be today."
Arjan Both
Arjan

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"To others, I would like to say: ‘If you have a spot, even if you think it’s nothing, take a picture and send it in.’"
Melanie Pemberton
Melanie

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"Today I am sharing my story because I want to encourage people to get their skin checked."
Michel Plass
Michel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Without SkinVision, I might never have gone to the doctor until it was too late."
Pascalle Soer
Pascalle

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I downloaded SkinVision because I had a mole I wasn’t entirely sure about."
Marcel Rila
Marcel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"For people with spots on their skin, it’s indispensable. Why go to the doctor every time or just ignore it?"
Melanie Okkerse
Melanie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"SkinVision is my guardian angel. Without it, I wouldn’t know where I’d be today."
Arjan Both
Arjan

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"To others, I would like to say: ‘If you have a spot, even if you think it’s nothing, take a picture and send it in.’"
Melanie Pemberton
Melanie

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"Today I am sharing my story because I want to encourage people to get their skin checked."
Michel Plass
Michel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Without SkinVision, I might never have gone to the doctor until it was too late."
Pascalle Soer
Pascalle

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I downloaded SkinVision because I had a mole I wasn’t entirely sure about."
Marcel Rila
Marcel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"For people with spots on their skin, it’s indispensable. Why go to the doctor every time or just ignore it?"
Melanie Okkerse
Melanie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"SkinVision is my guardian angel. Without it, I wouldn’t know where I’d be today."
Arjan Both
Arjan

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"To others, I would like to say: ‘If you have a spot, even if you think it’s nothing, take a picture and send it in.’"
Melanie Pemberton
Melanie

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"Today I am sharing my story because I want to encourage people to get their skin checked."
Michel Plass
Michel

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Without SkinVision, I might never have gone to the doctor until it was too late."
Pascalle Soer
Pascalle

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I downloaded SkinVision because I had a mole I wasn’t entirely sure about."
Ellen Suetens
Ellen

Belgium 🇧🇪

"Just use the tool as soon as you think something might be wrong. It’s the first step to quickly seeking help if needed."
Rob Wammes
Rob

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"When I hear people around me talking about checking moles, I recommend SkinVision to them."
Brenda Corbeek
Brenda

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I asked my daughter to take a photo and send it to SkinVision. I received advice almost immediately to consult a doctor within four weeks."
Sally Ann Meadows
Sally

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"The SkinVision app, I think, should be available to everybody. Especially these days with constraints on doctors’ time."
Tom Freriks
Tom

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Its strength lies in how easy it is to use."
Marie Therese
Marie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"You can tell that real people are behind the app, not just a machine or robot."
Ellen Suetens
Ellen

Belgium 🇧🇪

"Just use the tool as soon as you think something might be wrong. It’s the first step to quickly seeking help if needed."
Rob Wammes
Rob

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"When I hear people around me talking about checking moles, I recommend SkinVision to them."
Brenda Corbeek
Brenda

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I asked my daughter to take a photo and send it to SkinVision. I received advice almost immediately to consult a doctor within four weeks."
Sally Ann Meadows
Sally

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"The SkinVision app, I think, should be available to everybody. Especially these days with constraints on doctors’ time."
Tom Freriks
Tom

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Its strength lies in how easy it is to use."
Marie Therese
Marie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"You can tell that real people are behind the app, not just a machine or robot."
Ellen Suetens
Ellen

Belgium 🇧🇪

"Just use the tool as soon as you think something might be wrong. It’s the first step to quickly seeking help if needed."
Rob Wammes
Rob

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"When I hear people around me talking about checking moles, I recommend SkinVision to them."
Brenda Corbeek
Brenda

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I asked my daughter to take a photo and send it to SkinVision. I received advice almost immediately to consult a doctor within four weeks."
Sally Ann Meadows
Sally

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"The SkinVision app, I think, should be available to everybody. Especially these days with constraints on doctors’ time."
Tom Freriks
Tom

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Its strength lies in how easy it is to use."
Marie Therese
Marie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"You can tell that real people are behind the app, not just a machine or robot."
Ellen Suetens
Ellen

Belgium 🇧🇪

"Just use the tool as soon as you think something might be wrong. It’s the first step to quickly seeking help if needed."
Rob Wammes
Rob

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"When I hear people around me talking about checking moles, I recommend SkinVision to them."
Brenda Corbeek
Brenda

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"I asked my daughter to take a photo and send it to SkinVision. I received advice almost immediately to consult a doctor within four weeks."
Sally Ann Meadows
Sally

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

"The SkinVision app, I think, should be available to everybody. Especially these days with constraints on doctors’ time."
Tom Freriks
Tom

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"Its strength lies in how easy it is to use."
Marie Therese
Marie

Netherlands 🇳🇱

"You can tell that real people are behind the app, not just a machine or robot."

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