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Spot On Chin Where I Frequently Shave. Can It Be Skin Cancer?
Question: I have a spot where I frequently shave. You can see it next to my ear. Before I see my dermatologist in a few weeks. Any possible guesses at what it could be? I realize skin cancer could be one.
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Thanks for sharing your query with us.
I have looked in to the picture uploaded. It might be :
1)Solar Keratosis/Actinic keratosis.These are small scaly patches,common at sites of sun exposure like face, head,neck,hands etc.They have a risk of evolving into Squamous Cell Carcinoma.This is why it is recommended to treat it as early as possible.
2)Bowens Disease: Also called squamous cell carcinoma 'in situ.' It is a type of skin cancer that spreads outwards on the surface of the skin.
Less common possibilities are dry patches due to eczema /psoriasis.
It is advisable to visit a dermatologist for a closer look /inspection with a dermatoscope .Early treatment is necessary in a person with previous history of skin carcinoma.Hence you are on the right path.
I will be happy to answer if you have any follow up queries.
Best of luck,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
Thanks for sharing your query with us.
I have looked in to the picture uploaded. It might be :
1)Solar Keratosis/Actinic keratosis.These are small scaly patches,common at sites of sun exposure like face, head,neck,hands etc.They have a risk of evolving into Squamous Cell Carcinoma.This is why it is recommended to treat it as early as possible.
2)Bowens Disease: Also called squamous cell carcinoma 'in situ.' It is a type of skin cancer that spreads outwards on the surface of the skin.
Less common possibilities are dry patches due to eczema /psoriasis.
It is advisable to visit a dermatologist for a closer look /inspection with a dermatoscope .Early treatment is necessary in a person with previous history of skin carcinoma.Hence you are on the right path.
I will be happy to answer if you have any follow up queries.
Best of luck,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for the advice. It is not itchy or scaly. It just looks like the skin is discolored a light reddish with a tiny tiny purplish hue maybe.
Hello..Thanks for following up.
Sometimes the appearance of the lesions might be very typical. The above needs to be considered even without much scaling/symptoms.It is still advisable that you visit your dermatologist for an accurate assessment and do the needful .
Hope this helps you.
Best Wishes,
DR.TANUSHREE BISWAS
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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