10 Basal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms

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8. Scar-Like Patches

Small scar-like patches with a waxy texture that appear on sun-exposed areas of the body could indicate something sinister at play. Scar-like blotches are one of the many symptoms of basal cell carcinomas. Although the patches occur all over the body, they’re most commonly spotted on the face.

The skin on the scar-like patches is often tight and quite smooth. The patches are normally white or yellow and look like small blotches with undefined borders.

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