What Are the Warning Signs of Skin Cancer on the Eyelid?
During monthly skin self-exams, patients should look for the following warning signs that are often indicative of eyelid skin cancer:
A growth, bump, spot, or lesion on the eyelid or the skin around the eyes that may grow very slowly and may be a variety of colors (skin-colored, brown, pink, shiny)
Recurrent ‘stye’ or ‘chalazion’ that doesn’t resolve with treatment by a physician
Unexplained loss of eyelashes or eyebrows
Wounds on the eyelid or skin around the eyes that don’t heal or heal very slowly
Infection of the eyelid or skin around the eyes that doesn’t clear up
Inflammation, swelling, or thickening of the skin on the eyelid and around the eyes
Pain or tenderness of the eyelid or skin around the eyes
On the warning signs and symptoms of eyelid skin cancer, “It’s important to know what to look for when you’re examining the eyelids for signs of skin cancer because diagnosing eyelid skin cancer earlier means it can provide more effective and conservative treatment solutions. In addition to the specific warning signs of eyelid skin cancer / so asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolution. Asymmetry means a spot that is different on one side than another. Border means any kind of irregularity around the outside of the lesion. Color could mean a spot that is a different color from other spots on the skin or that has multiple colors within one lesion. Diameter is important because the larger the cancerous lesion the more likely it is to invade nearby tissue and possibly spread to other parts of the body. Finally, evolution is a spot that is changing over time, which is more likely to be cancerous. Ultimately, having a trained dermatologist examine your skin is the best step if you have a suspicious, growing, or non-healing growth on your eyelid.
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