Gibson Miller, a 24-year-old teacher in New York City, discovered that a “pimple” on her face was actually skin cancer. Here are the signs to watch out for.
Gibson Miller
She noticed a spot under her left eye had been there for three years, a biopsy confirmed it was stage 1 basal cell carcinoma.A New York City woman is on the mend after discovering that a “pimple” on her face was actuallyGibson Miller, 24, noticed she had a spot under her left eye but assumed it was a zit. A year ago, she realized it hadn’t gone away and finally decided to see a doctor.
She has now been declared cancer-free and is making a point to talk to people about the importance of sun safety. “My new tagline:How common is it for skin cancer to look like a pimple? In general, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, another form of skin cancer, can look like a pimple to the average person, Dr. Goldenberg says.It’s not always obvious, but Dr. Goldenberg says there are a few signs that a “pimple” is something more serious:Still not sure what to look for? TheseIn general, it’s a good idea toout if it lasts for more than two weeks, Dr. Goldenberg says. And, if you’re nervous about it, get it checked out sooner rather than later.
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