What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- A changing mole
- An irregular new skin lesion
- Bleeding or itching in a lesion
- Color or shape variation
Understanding care
Clinical care may include prompt skin examination and tissue assessment when indicated. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek prompt examination of a changing or unusual skin lesion. A photograph cannot confirm or exclude cancer; significant bleeding or rapidly worsening symptoms needs urgent assessment.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
