Signs of Skin Cancer to Watch for After Spending Time Outdoors
09/10/26
Reviewed by: Dr. Shannon Bednarz, PA-C, Certified Physician Assistant, Dermatology.
Summary:
Early signs of skin cancer can include a new or changing mole, a sore that doesn’t heal, a persistent rough or scaly patch, or a growth that repeatedly bleeds or crusts. Sun damage builds over time, so changes may appear long after the exposure that contributed to them. A dermatologist should evaluate any spot that is new, changing, or behaving differently from the rest of your skin.