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Can White Waxy Scars On Skin Be A Symptom Of Skin Cancer?

Hey I m 15 years old and I m nervous I migh have skin cancer. Like I don t have any of the symptoms but I have like thesr weird white waxy scars but I look on google and they don t look like the ones I have. And I have this scar that looks skinny. Please help
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
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the site of the scars are not clear.all white waxy scars need not be cancers.They may as simple as dryness,other conditions like psoriasis , fungal infections also exists.So consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.
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Can White Waxy Scars On Skin Be A Symptom Of Skin Cancer?

the site of the scars are not clear.all white waxy scars need not be cancers.They may as simple as dryness,other conditions like psoriasis , fungal infections also exists.So consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.