Skin cancer is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide.According to the World Cancer Research Fund, there are 331,722 cases of new skin cancer reported by 2022.
To recognize the signs of skin cancer early, people often pay attention to changes in moles or abnormal growth on the skin.But Dr. Emily Alfonsi, a skin cancer doctor at Shade Skin - a modern skin cancer -oriented medical center in West Perth (Singapore), shared the "less obvious" signs that are considered as asSymptoms of skin cancer.
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"Skin cancer does not always show clearly. Identifying subtle changes on your skin, nails or lips is also very important, because it can help diagnose and treat early.", Dr. Emily Alfonsi said.
2 signs on lips and skin cancer warning
In addition to the widely known skin cancer symptoms, Dr. Emily also pointed out that some manifestations are less obvious but can also be a suspicious sign.
1. Persistent chapped lips
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Chapped lips are not rare, especially in cold weather.However, lips are still dry, chapped or painful even though they have used moisturizers, which may be related to scaled cell carcinoma - a type of skin cancer often due to sun exposure or sunlight orUltraviolet rays cause.
If your lips do not improve when treated or have additional symptoms such as persistent ulcers, tumors or color changes, it is important to see a doctor immediately.
2. Color change under nails
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A dark streak, abnormal spots or pigments that appear under the nail may be a sign of malignant tumors under the skin.This is a rare but serious skin cancer.This situation can sometimes be confused with bruises or injuries.
Therefore, when you see any color change in your nails that do not explain or not improve over time, you should see a doctor to get the necessary tests.
The important thing is that you need to know the time when these changes appear and whether it progresses or not, there is any other related symptoms ... to tell the doctor again when going to the doctor.In this way, the diagnosis will be more accurate.
Signs may be related to skin cancer
NHS (British health agency) recommends that you see your doctor if you notice the following signs:
- The mole has changed the size, shape or color.
- Itching mole, pain or inflammation.
- Bleeding moles or abnormal appearance.
- A dark array or streak under the nail cannot be related to injury.
- Any signs of abnormalities or growth on the skin without healing after a few weeks.
Signs on hand can also warn lung cancer but many people ignore
Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious diseases.However, the signs and symptoms of the disease are sometimes overlooked.
While persistent cough and hematuria are a sign that there is something wrong in the lungs, another symptom reveals the risk of lung cancer is often forgotten.It is a sign of "drum finger".
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Characteristics of "drum finger" include:
- Large and abnormal nails.
- The angle is formed by the epidermis of the finger and wide nails.
- Nails tend to bend down.
- Soft nail bed.
- The tip of the finger is swollen, red, may be heated in that position.
How to check the drum finger:
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How to check the drum finger related to placing nails together to see if there are diamond gaps between fingers.
First, you graft the nails of the index fingers together.Find a small diamond -shaped space between your fingers so that the light will penetrate.If there is no space and nails touching each other, this is a sign of drum finger.