The human skin naturally changes as a person gets older. However, there are some skin symptoms and changes that you should never ignore. These could be indications of something much more serious than you think.
"Awareness of your skin health should play the same role in your general health monitoring as thinking about your digestion," Bustle advises. Here are four skin symptoms that you should get checked out as soon as possible.
1. New Moles And Changing Moles
So that mole on my upper middle back was the cancerous one. Would you have known? Be vigilant. #MelanomaMonday pic.twitter.com/6pDlEAlyr3
— Ben Ustick (@BenUstick) May 2, 2016
New moles that seem to have appeared from nowhere are some of the most common potentially dangerous skin symptoms. These new moles are harmless most of the time but you should get them checked by a dermatologist anyway. Old moles that have become reddened, uneven, thickened or darkened should also be checked by your doctor.
2. Lumps That Do Not Go Away
Basal cell carcinoma- note some retraction artifact. Any basaloid tumor can have increased mitosis. pic.twitter.com/CfG91qNWoQ — Rajit Malliah, M.D. (@DrRMalliah) April 27, 2016
Lumps that do not go away on its own could be a symptom of basal cell carcinoma. "Instead of darkening, a basal cell carcinoma tends to show up as a pale lump, shiny pink growth, or in some cases a lesion or sore that just won't heal," Bustle explains.
3. Blisters
Cold sores are red, fluid-filled blisters that form near the mouth or on other areas of the face. #Blanche pic.twitter.com/7slwIoa5Xv
— Blanche Dental (@DoctorTimi) April 4, 2016
A person can suffer blisters through exposure to extreme heat. However, blisters and ulcers inside the mouth and on the lips and genital could be signs of herpes simplex.
4. Permanent Flushing
Red, dry, irritated skin? Soothe is the answer. #rosacea #skincarehttps://t.co/mAseoFuaVI pic.twitter.com/zprdTCRHyN — Katie Stanford (@RadiateWithKate) April 30, 2016
Skin flushing that won't go away could be sunburn but it can also be a symptom of rosacea. This condition involves the inflammation of the facial skin and it usually occurs after the age of 30. Fortunately, this skin disorder can be easily treated, according to Medicine Net.
These skin symptoms should cause some concern but they should not frighten you. Just make a visit to your doctor and have these skin symptoms checked because most of these skin conditions can are treatable.
