Skin cancer is some times tricky to detect. Many people often either don’t check, the warning is hidden from normal sight like on the back of your upper thigh or arm, or you think it just another freckle. You may have heard about the "changing color or ragged edges" symptoms but do you know exactly what that looks like on your own skin? The two most common but also most treatable kinds of skin cancer originate either in the bottom (basal) layer of your skin or the upper (squamous) layer. Melanoma, the most dangerous skin cancer, affects the pigment-producing skin cells. Knowing what's normal for you makes it easier to notice any changes. Learn where your birthmarks, freckles, moles, and blemishes are and what they usually look and feel like.
Here are some simple steps to look for when you do your monthly skin check:
1. Use a mirror to look at the front and back of your body.
2. Look at each side. Raise your arms and bend your elbows.
3. Check your underarms, forearms, hands, and the backs of your upper arms.
4. Look at your feet (soles, too), between your toes, and at the backs of your legs.
5. Use a mirror to examine the back of your neck and scalp. Use a blow dryer on low to examine your entire scalp.
6. Use a mirror to check your back and buttocks.
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