Cork woman issues warning about skin cancer

AS a pale-skinned person, I’ve long been aware of the risk of skin cancer.



A small lump
Flat, red spot
Firm, red lump
A lump or spot that is tender to touch
An ulcer that will not heal
A lump with a scaly or horny top
Rough, scaly patches
A new or changing mole
Non-melanoma often appears as one of the following:
A new growth or sore that does not heal in a few weeks.
A spot or sore that continues to itch, hurt, crust, scab or bleed.
A skin ulcer not explained by other causes.
Change in shape: From a round and regular shape to ragged edges or an irregular shape with one half unlike the other.
Change in size: From the size of the top of a pencil and getting bigger.
Change in colour: From one colour to many shades of tan, brown or other colours. Some melanomas can also lose colour
The mole looks red or inflamed around the edges
The mole is bleeding, oozing or crusting
The mole starts to feel different, for example, slightly itchy or painful.