iTriage News: Health Trivia Harmless skin lesion or skin cancer?

Health Trivia Harmless skin lesion or skin cancer?
2012-06-05 - Health Trivia

Trivia Question - Case Study:  35 yo healthy  fair skinned female with blue eyes, and freckles has noticed  a skin lesion on her right upper thigh which has grown in size to 6mm in diameter, has  irregular borders, and has recently noticed that the lesion often scabs and bleeds. She has noticed the lesion present for the last 6 months. What statement below best fits the actions she should take for her skin lesion?

Continue watching the skin lesion since it does not bother her or hurt her
Apply antibiotic ointment to the wound
Make an appointment soon with her Primary Care Provider (PCP) or Dermatologist to have the lesion further evaluated
Wait until her next scheduled physical to discuss the lesion with her healthcare provider

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Tags: basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, skin cancer, skin care

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