Dry patch of skin.

Hello.

I have a dry patch of skin with a red scab of my forehead and I'm wondering if it might be skin cancer?

  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    Most skin issues are straight forward, and not cancer and are easily explained. Do make an appointment to see your GP to find out more, as it makes sense to get checked out for peace of mind. While you wait for your GP appointment, ask the advice of your local pharmacist, who can suggest some short term creams to try first in the meantime. They may clear it up in fact. If they don't, then you can tell your GP what has been tried already. 

    I hope that this helps, 

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

  • HI, Ihave a scab on left side of forehead for months (not a cut) and doesn t seem to go away. i don t know what the point of this site is as they always say go to the doctor to me too. No real advice except the obvious.