Body · Pattern guide
Changing, bleeding or non-healing skin mark
A spot, growth, sore or nail change that looks different, changes, bleeds or does not heal needs an in-person examination. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
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Signs
a spot, mole, mark or growth that changes or growsa sore that does not heal or heals and returnsitching or bleeding from a changing marka dark line or band in or around a nail
What may help
Options
prompt in-person skin examinationnote when the change begando not rely on lightening, wart-removal or scar products
When to get help
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Arrange a prompt in-person skin examination. Check the palms, soles, nails, scalp, mouth and other less-visible areas too: these changes can occur on every skin tone and do not need to be painful. Rapid change, a new bleeding or open sore, severe pain, fever or spreading warmth needs same-day medical care.
Links checked 2026-07-26
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