Condition
Skin cancer locations
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 31 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Squamous cell and basal cell skin cancers are usually found on sun exposed areas such as the face, neck, and lower legs.
- The more worrisome melanoma skin cancers are most frequently found on the backs of men, or on the backs or legs in women.
- These tend to be larger than a pencil eraser and have two or more colors (usually black and brown) as well as uneven edges.
- Benign moles are usually small, symmetrical, and a single shade of brown with even edges.
Alternative names
Location of most skin cancers
Information
Squamous cell and basal cell skin cancers are usually found on sun exposed areas such as the face, neck, and lower legs.
The more worrisome melanoma skin cancers are most frequently found on the backs of men, or on the backs or legs in women. These tend to be larger than a pencil eraser and have two or more colors (usually black and brown) as well as uneven edges.
Benign moles are usually small, symmetrical, and a single shade of brown with even edges.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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