1A scalp lesion mistaken for a mole for 20 years was diagnosed as skin cancer.
2Skin cancer looks like a mole but changes in size or shape over time.
3Scalp lesions are hard to see, so family members should check each other.
📖 Easy Explanation
🔍 Background
Cases where long-standing moles turn out to be cancer are common. Many were shocked by the news of a 20-year-old spot being diagnosed as cancer.
📌 Key Points
Skin cancer resembles normal moles. However, if the borders are irregular, the color is uneven, or the size keeps growing, it might not be a simple mole.
💡 Why It Matters
Seniors often get new spots or age spots. Since the scalp is hard to see, ask family members to check for unusual spots while washing or combing hair.
📚 Glossary
피부암 (Pibu-am)Malignant tumors that occur in skin cells
흑색종 (Heuksaekjong)The most dangerous type of skin cancer, arising from melanin cells