Worried scaly patch on forehead hairline is SCC

In December there was nothing but a small dark brown pin *** spot and then fast forward two months it has grown in size to a brown flaky scaly patch of skin about the size of 2pence piece. Worried it is SCC, GP booked for Friday for something else - will mention then. Is this the best way to go about diagnosis - is a spot that has turned into a dry patch of flaky skin always bad news? 

  • Hello Mrsleab, 

    You are absolutely doing the right thing in booking a doctor's appointment to have this looked at - it's important to have these skin issues examined especially if there have been changes. Try not to worry though too much at this stage about what it might be and it's impossible for anyone here to tell you what it might all mean but your GP will have the expertise to tell you more and I wish you the very best of luck for your appointment on Friday. 

    Others on this forum may have had the same kind of scary patch on their forehead and I hope that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes and I hope it all turns out to be nothing of concern, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator