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What Do Scaly Patches On The Cheeks Suggest?

My daughter lives in Florida and when she visited I noticed her apples of her cheeks had what almost looks like a cluster of blackheads but also has some scaly patches ....I m worried it s skin cancer. We are having trouble getting into a dermatologist .....it s 3 months before we can see one! Help! What are the things it could be?
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Hello and thank you for your question.
It could be just a form of dermatitis. Skin cancer is always a concern. Has her primary care doctor looked it it? That would be my suggestion for her to see her primary care doctor while she is waiting to see the dermatologist. If he/she feels it is cancer she may be able to get her in to see dermatology sooner.
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What Do Scaly Patches On The Cheeks Suggest?

Hello and thank you for your question. It could be just a form of dermatitis. Skin cancer is always a concern. Has her primary care doctor looked it it? That would be my suggestion for her to see her primary care doctor while she is waiting to see the dermatologist. If he/she feels it is cancer she may be able to get her in to see dermatology sooner. Regards