Skin issues

Hi, I’ve recently noticed a weird patch on my cheek that I believe to have been there since last year-a few months at least! It was a orange/light brown colour i just assumed it was an acne scar but now it’s turned red. After looking at my skin more now I feel like I can see so many suspicious areas on my face. I’ve also had a few pimples near my eye that haven’t healed for weeks and are sometimes itchy. 
there’s so much skin cancer info online that I don’t know what I’m really supposed to be looking out for! It’s stressing me out a bit. 
I’m gonna go to the gp to get them checked but I’m really nervous and kind of feel guilty I’m taking an appointment just for my “spots” to be looked at. 

  • Hello Hollie

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently noticed some changes to your skin. We would always recommend that anyone who has concerns of this nature see their GP. They will be best placed to make an initial assessment and arrange any appropriate tests or referrals. 

    Hopefully, you will be able to arrange a GP appointment before too long and they will be able to give you some reassurance. 

    Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator