Several other skin conditions may have symptoms similar to skin cancer. These include:
- Noncancerous (benign) growths, such as cysts, warts, moles, skin tags, and scars.
- Precancerous growths, such as solar or actinic keratoses.
- Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or seborrheic keratosis.
- Inflammations caused by lupus.
- Fungal infections, such as ringworm.
- Bacterial infections, such as impetigo.
- Melanoma.
Credits
| Author | Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | November 22, 2006 |
Author:Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Last Updated: 11/22/2006
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