A pimple on my nose. I thought it was a pimple…Skin cancer diagnosis twice in 3 years
May 27, 2025
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Kerry Ann Buckell, 35, from East Greenstead, England, first discovered a small red pimple on her nose in 2021, according to the Daily Mail, a British media outlet. She squeezed the lump thinking it was just a pimple, but it kept happening for weeks, and eventually she decided to see a dermatologist.
As a result of the test, she was diagnosed with 'base cell carcinoma'. It is a skin cancer that affects more than 75,000 people in the UK every year, mainly in skin exposed to sunlight. Fortunately, basal cell carcinoma was a relatively less dangerous type with little metastasis compared to melanoma (melanoma).
Then, in November 2024, Buckel again found a new lump next to his nose. I tried to squeeze it by hand at first, but the bleeding didn't stop.
She said "It was a bump twice as big as the first time, and it didn't go away."
Eventually, she revisited the dermatologist, and it was confirmed that her cancer had recurred. After cancer removal surgery, her nose had a large black hole.
She was much bigger than before. I underwent a scraping operation, and there was a big hole in my face."
Now cured, she is completely cured, and after completing her hair and scalp disease course, she opened her own hair salon.
She checks the scalp of her customers to check for skin cancer symptoms, and continues activities to raise people's awareness of exposure to sunlight.
She might look great in the sun at first, but it could end up threatening your life"He emphasized the need for thorough skin protection.
Meanwhile, the biggest cause of skin cancer is UV exposure.
Skin cancer is typical of basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer, and malignant melanoma. Among them, basal cell carcinoma is the most common. Basal cell cancer is known to be a relatively safe cancer with a five-year relative survival rate of 100% and squamous cell cancer of 90%. But malignant melanoma is different. Because of the rapid and dangerous metastasis, the relative survival rate for five years in Korea is only about 63%. If it is found in the fourth stage, it is said that the one-year survival rate is less than 10%.
Kwon Soon-hyo, a dermatology professor at Gangdong Kyunghee University Hospital, advised "It is confusing because skin cancer is similar to other skin symptoms such as spots and age spots, but early diagnosis is possible if you remember the ABCDE rule." A is Asymetry, asymmetric. Skin cancer, unlike ordinary dots, is different in both shapes. B should look at Border, Boundary. Skin cancer, unlike dots, has no clear boundaries. C is Color, you have to see if the colors are not uniform and the colors are mixed. D is a Diameter, and if it is about 6mm or more in size, the risk of skin cancer is high. Finally, E looks at Evolving, whether it gets bigger or bigger. If these five criteria are met, it is possible that it is skin cancer, so it is recommended to visit a dermatologist for examination.
Reducing UV exposure is of utmost importance to prevent skin cancer. Make sure to use sunscreen when you go out. UV rays accumulate on the skin, so it is recommended to make it a habit to use sunscreen from an early age. Even on cloudy days, long-wavelength ultraviolet A can affect the skin, so don't worry.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
