{"id":1321,"date":"2021-06-24T22:40:33","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T22:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1321"},"modified":"2021-12-02T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T14:53:16","slug":"which-skin-conditions-get-mistaken-for-skin-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinwellnessflorida.com\/blog\/which-skin-conditions-get-mistaken-for-skin-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Skin Conditions Get Mistaken for Skin Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s common to notice a weird-looking mark on\nyour skin from time to time\u2014especially after spending plenty of time outdoors\nexposed to the sun\u2019s rays\u2014and ask yourself, \u201cIs it skin cancer or something else?\u201d\nThere\u2019s no need to panic and assume the worst. Sometimes these changes on your\nskin may be nothing to worry about. Since skin cancers don\u2019t always look the\nsame, and some of them may resemble the symptoms of other skin conditions, it\u2019s\neasy to think a spot or bump you\u2019ve noticed before may be cancer. Keep in mind,\nhowever, that when a red rash shows up on the skin, this could be due to any\nnumber of inflammatory skin conditions. That said, potential skin cancer is\nnothing to ignore. If you\u2019re unsure about what\u2019s happening with your skin, it\u2019s\nalways best to have a dermatologist examine it, as these specialized physicians\nhave years of training in identifying thousands of skin problems. Our team at\nSkin Wellness Physicians provides diagnosis and treatment for all types of skin\ncancers, including the deadliest form, melanoma.\nNaples<\/a>-area residents wondering what else can\nappear on their skin should be aware of these common, non-cancerous growths\nthat often get confused for skin cancer\u2014or vice-versa.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acne<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since acne causes small red bumps (pustules or\npapules), along with redness due to inflammation, it can appear similar to the\nearly stages of basal cell carcinoma. Typical symptoms of basal cell carcinoma,\na type of non-melanoma skin cancer, include shiny reddish patches and bumps\nthat resemble flesh-colored moles or pimples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psoriasis\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is\ncaused by a problem with the immune system, resulting in new skin cells being\nproduced too rapidly. It causes dry, flaky plaques with a reddish tinge to\nappear on the skin, along with itching and soreness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherry\nAngioma <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cherry angiomas are circular or oval red growths\nthat contain a small cluster of blood vessels and may appear anywhere on the\nbody. The cause of these marks is not fully understood, but they\u2019re believed to\nbe linked to age, genetics, pregnancy, and other medical conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t panic if you see any of these spots,\nlesions, or rashes\u2014but also don\u2019t put off contacting us to take a look. Learn\nall about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers\nand melanoma from Naples\u2019 Skin Wellness Physicians<\/a>.\nIf there\u2019s an unusual mark on your skin that you\u2019re unsure about, request a\nconsultation to have your skin checked out by calling us at (239) 732-0044 or fill\nout a contact form<\/a>, and we will get back to you\nshortly. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s common to notice a weird-looking mark on your skin from time to time\u2014especially after spending plenty of time outdoors exposed to the sun\u2019s rays\u2014and ask yourself, \u201cIs it skin cancer or something else?\u201d There\u2019s no need to panic and assume the worst. Sometimes these changes on your skin may be nothing to worry about. … <\/p>\n

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