What to look for during your self-examination for skin cancer nyc new york ny

You should become familiar with your birthmarks, blemishes, and moles so you know what they look like and can spot changes. 
As you examine your skin, look for changes in the size, color, shape, or texture of a mark on your skin. 
Signs of skin cancer:

• Sore that never fully heals
• Translucent growth with rolled edges
• Brown or black streak underneath a nail
• Cluster of slow-growing,shiny pink or red lesions
• Waxy-feeling scar
• Flat or slightly depressed lesion that feels hard to the touchPay special attention to moles, especially one that has recently changed, bleeds, or itches.