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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Brown Spots Could Be Cancer

    If you have a brown spot on your skin, it could be cancerous. Cancerous spots can be pearly, translucent, tan, black or multicolored, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Any brown spot that changes color, size, texture, has an irregular outline, is bigger than a pencil eraser and appears after 21 years of age can be cancerous.

    On the Other: Not All Brown Spots Are Cancerous

    People have brown spots on their skin such as freckles or moles that are normal, and are not cancerous.

    Bottom Line

    If you have a brown spot that concerns you, see a doctor, preferably a dermatologist or a doctor that specializes in skin diseases. The best prevention against skin cancer is to have yearly skin exams and to conduct monthly self exams, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

    Source:

    Skin Cancer Foundation

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