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Do all skin cancers bleed when scratched? (Melanoma& basal cell)
Also are skin cancers scaly / dry and “rough” to touch? I have one red mark on nose, does not bleed/isnt scaly/dry and does’nt have a scab. It has been there for over 6 months should i get it checked?
Also are skin cancers scaly / dry and “rough” to touch? I have one red mark on nose, does not bleed/isnt scaly/dry and does’nt have a scab. It has been there for over 6 months should i get it checked?
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It is hard to determine without the benefit of seeing a picture of the red mark. If in doubt, it is advisable to get your local GP to take a look.