Skin C*ncer vs. Harmless Spots,Ā Early detection of skin cancerāespecially melanomaāis crucial. Check your skin regularly for spots that change in size, shape, color, or texture, or sores that itch, bleed, or donāt heal. If anything looks unusual, see a doctor.Ā Types of Skin Cancer:Ā Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC):Ā Slow-growing; often appears as a shiny lump or scaly patch, usually on sun-exposed areas.Ā Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC):Ā Faster-growing; red, scaly, or crusted lump that may bleed or feel tender.Ā Melanoma:Ā The most dangerous; may be a new or changing spot with uneven borders and multiple colors.Ā Nodular Melanoma:Ā A rapid-growing form of melanoma that spreads quicklyārequires urgent attention