Melanoma is a dangerous skin cancer that may originate from ordinary pigmented moles, especially after local irritation such as cuts or laser treatment. This skin cancer may present with skin itching, bleeding, ulceration, or the appearance of small satellite lesions around the mole.
If a pigmented mole appears as a flat or slightly raised patch, with or without hair growth, it should be examined under medical guidance. If the mole enlarges, darkens, and is accompanied by itching or pain, immediate medical attention is necessary.
Low-risk skin-type HPV typically causes various skin warts, such as:
Low-risk mucosal-type HPV is exemplified by genital warts, which form characteristic small flesh-colored bumps on the skin and mucous membranes around the anus or genital area. These bumps may look like cauliflower or chicken combs and can be painful and itchy.
In the early stages, there may be only one or a few soft small lumps, which gradually increase in number. In men, they often occur on the glans, corona, frenulum, urethral opening, penis, and perineum, while in women, they appear near the genital area.
Infections are usually asymptomatic in the early stages, but persistent infection can lead to various cancers, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, and oropharyngeal cancer.
A sign of a lacrimal gland tumor is a hard mass in the upper outer part of the eye socket that is usually immobile and painful. If this mass rapidly increases in size, it may indicate a lacrimal gland tumor, requiring urgent surgical treatment.