Skin Cancer Or Not?

Added: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]Skin cancer or not, here's how to tell the difference. Skin cancer or not?

[00:00:05]This is not a skin cancer. This is a halo nevus. It's a mole surrounded by a rim of lighter skin and it's caused by the immune system attacking the pigment producing cells. Skin cancer or not?

[00:00:16]This is skin cancer. It's a type called a basal cell carcinoma. They appear as pearly bumps in the skin with prominent blood vessels and can spontaneously bleed and scab and fail to heal of their own accord. They need to be treated.

[00:00:28]Skin cancer or not?

[00:00:31]This is not a skin cancer. It's an actinic keratosis. They're rough, scaly, or pink patches on sun-exposed sites and are caused by sun damage. They're considered pre-cancerous and can progress into a squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. Skin cancer or not?

[00:00:46]This is not a skin cancer. It's a pyogenic granuloma. They're rapidly enlarging vascular lesions that bleed easily and are often associated with injury. Skin cancer or not?

[00:00:57]This is not a skin cancer. This is a harmless mole called an intradermal nevus. They're soft, raised bumps on the skin and they can be skin-colored or pigmented. Skin cancer or not?

[00:01:08]This is skin cancer. It's a malignant melanoma. Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that needs to be urgently treated. It appears as an abnormal mole with irregular borders, multiple colors, and changes in size, shape, and color over time. If you notice any moles or skin lesions which are of concern, always arrange to your doctor or a consultant dermatologist for further assessment.