A lot of people as is skin cancer common?. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with more cases of it diagnosed than from breast, lung, prostate, and colon, combined. It is commonly subcategorized into melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, with most of the latter consisting of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
The vast majority of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and have a good prognosis. Patients can play an important role in catching skin cancer early through regular self-examinations; this is important because the earlier it is caught, the easier the skin cancer treatment options. Here are the strange skin cancer symptoms you might not expect.
3Irregular Pigmentation
A benign growth on the skin is usually just one color, whether that is skin-colored, pink or a shade of brown. It is considered atypical for a mole to have irregular pigmentation. For instance, it is worrisome for a mole to have a patch of dark brown in a light brown background, to be composed of a variety of shades of brown, or to have a nearly-black spot off to one edge.
If you see what looks like a mole but it is composed not of one color but of two or more colors or shades, consider it a sign of skin cancer and have it checked out s these skin lesions may be warning.