Know what to look for. If you have a lesion on your face that might look like a pimple but hasn’t gone away in over a month, reach out to your doctor because a regular zit usually resolves within that time frame, says Saedi. Some skin cancers can appear as scaly growths that bleed or develop a crust or pop up as a sore that doesn’t heal. Also, remember the “ABCDE” of spotting a melanoma skin lesion: asymmetry, irregular border, color changing, diameter larger than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser), and anything that is evolving. What should you not worry about? Barnacles, as Saedi refers to them, a nickname for seborrheic keratosis. “Barnacles have a waxy, stuck on, pasted appearance— they often start off as light brown or tan spots that can get thicker with time and can get irritated and bleed,” explains Saedi. If in doubt, always contact a board-certified dermatologist for a medical opinion.
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