What does skin cancer look like when it starts?

throughout my life i have had maybe 2-3 moles on my entire body and recently i have noticed that i am covered in them. additionally i have also noticed about 3-4 tiny white circles appearing on my arms and other parts of my body. i have used sunbeds for about 14 years on a regular basis. Has anyone got any ideas except go to the doctors, i fear that if i go to the doctors they may feel that i am wasting their time as i usually whittle about the most silly things. Does anyone even know what skin cancer even looks like?

What does skin cancer look like when it starts?
Those white circles you are describing is most likely a fungal skin infection that is very common among sunbed users. My friend had this last year and it was quite unsightly as it showed up against her tan. She had to have antibiotic cream for some time and was advised against using sunbeds.





If you have moles then you really are taking a serious gamble with your life. It may be great to have a tan but at what cost? Is your life worth having a tan?





Any changes in moles should be examined by a doctor and a dermatologist to rule out skin cancer.
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Reply:Sorry, but you really need to go and see a doctor, if only for your own peace of mind. No doctor would think you were wasting their time when you take genuine concerns to them. If you fear going to the doctor because you may get unwanted news, you need to overcome that - perhaps go with a friend or relative - and get yourself checked out. If there is a problem, the sooner it can be addressed the better. If there is no problem you will be able to stop worrying.


Good luck!
Reply:well firstly you need 2 ask yourself if you are a tanaholic? they normally start of as being moles but different to the other moles you ever had or seen then they spread out and change the colour of the skin.. hope the helped
Reply:You are not wasting your time by seeing a dermatologist to get all of your moles looked at. Especially in view of the fact that you regularly use a tanning bed and greatly increase your risk of skin cancer. Usually skin cancer is a mole that has changed size, shape or color. You should regularly have you moles looked by a doc though to be sure they are ok. Also if you are still using a tanning bed you should consider switching to a spray on tan at a salon as cancer doesn't care if you are a teenager or an old person and it is often deadly if not caught in time.
Reply:Like most cancers it's very difficult to diagnose with the naked eye. Skin cancers can very. So if you notice any changes see your doctor asap. Many people leave it to late and cannot be cured. Better safe than sorry.
Reply:my unncle had just a little spot on his back, and it was a little bit sore. he went to the docs and it turned out to be cancerous. he's now dead bless him.
Reply:Sun beds are a no-no; you may have damaged your skin after years of using them. they also age you. You must get advice on the moles, all of them. Your GP will refer you to a specialist. The tiny white circles MAY be pigment spots; but why don't you stop guessing and see a doctor?





The moles may be fine; but what you need to worry about is the rogue moles - the ones that may be melanoma - an extremely serious form of skin cancer. Look after yourself.No doctor is going to feel you are wasting his time; in fact, you will be taken very seriously.
Reply:yes skin cancer is usualy black or realy dark brown not white dont think you got to worry about that but i would go see what it is good luck
Reply:It would be best if you went to a dermatologist to have him check your body for moles, etc. I had skin cancer on my finger where I always wore a real gold ring. At first I thought it was from dish detergent but it looked like a rash that would get crusted and then the crusts would fall off and it would crust over again and again. It really didn't look that bad but I went to the dermatologist and it was cancer. He took it off and it is OK now.