Basal cell cancers can develop as a small lump on your skin which is smooth and pearly or waxy in appearance. It may bleed sometimes or develop a crust. It seems to want to heal and yet never quite does. Or you may see a flat, red spot, scaly and crusty. Sometimes there is just a firm, red lump.
Skin cancers are usually painless and grows slowly.
They can appear anywhere on your body but is most likely on exposed skin, especially your face or neck. Squamous cell carcinomas, often have a scaly appearance. Sometimes they have a hard, horny cap and feel tender to touch. They are also found on the arms, hands and lower legs. If you notice anything unusual on your skin which does not go away within a month, you should show it to your doctor.