10 Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms
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6. Crusty and Bleeding Sores
A chronic sore is a cause for concern, especially one that doesn’t heal within several weeks. Basal cell carcinoma sores can be quite deep and ooze liquid. Unlike open sores, they tend to form a scab and appear to improve over time but return quite quickly.
Crusty and bleeding sores require attention. Bleeding sores can lead to all sorts of complications and infections, even if they aren’t basal cell carcinomas. Those with unusual sores should watch to see if they evolve over time.
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