Experts share three warning symptoms of ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ on the lips and nails

Here are three early warning signs of skin ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ.

A health expert has revealed three little-known changes in your body that could be signs of skin ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ.

According to ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ Research UK, around 156,000 people are diagnosed with non-melanoma skin ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ each year, while a further 17,500 are diagnosed with melanoma.

It is also reported that about 86% of melanomas are preventable and health experts recommend that people learn about the dangers of ultraviolet (UV) exposure to minimize their risk.

When it comes to ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ treatment, doctors stress the importance of early intervention and treatment. A spokesperson for Usay Compare recently told The Mirror: “Early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes and prevent skin ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ from progressing to an advanced stage.”

Here are three changes in your body that you should pay attention to:

3 signs of skin ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ on lips and nails

Colorless mole

Moles are one of the most well-known warning signs of skin ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀ, with the general rule used to identify worrisome moles on the skin being ABCDE – asymmetry, border, colour, diameter and progression.

When it comes to ᴄᴀɴᴄᴇʀᴏᴜs moles, most people think of moles that are black or dark brown and look fierce, but colorless moles can also be worrisome.

A colourless mole can be a warning sign of early-stage melanoma, which means you need to keep an eye on any new moles and see your GP if you are concerned.

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