10 Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms
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3. Visible Blood Vessels on Growths
Skin nodules and unusual pink growths with a network of blood vessels just beneath the surface could indicate the presence of a basal cell carcinoma. Growths are generally pink and red in color, but it’s not uncommon for individuals to present with brown and black growths that resemble moles.
Concerned individuals should watch their growths for blood vessels and monitor how often they bleed. These types of carcinomas are notorious for bleeding because of the fragility of the blood vessels.
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