Dr. Abigail Waldman, MD FAAD on Instagram: "Do you know how to recognize a skin cancer? Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of cancer and presents as a pearly, pink pimple that is bleeding, scabing or wont go away after 8 weeks. BCC rarely spread inside the body like its cousins squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma, bu it can be locally destructive and cause functional issues if it invades into important structures. Follow for more tips on recognizing the signs of skin cancer #basa

Dr. Abigail Waldman, MD FAAD on Instagram: "Skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma, squamous celf carcinoma and even melanomas can present as scaly skin areas that resemble “dry skin”. Often the area has been slowly evolving or may bleed. Obviously not all eczema is going to be skin cancer, but if you have a dry crusting area on your skin that’s not going away with any treatments then it’s worth seeing your dermatologist. Those highest risk for skin cancer have light skin and significant sun exp