The patches may look like the rest of your skin (but just feel a little more rough to the touch), or they can look red and scaly. They may also have slight discoloration, making them stand out a ...

Merkel cell carcinoma is a very rare type of skin cancer, but may be dangerous and spread to other parts of the body. It’s often characterized by a pink, red, or purple lump commonly found on the face ...

There are a possible number of causes for red spots on the skin. Some can be triggered by allergies, whereas some can be contacted because of an autoimmune condition or environmental reasons as well.

Bowen’s disease, an early form of skin cancer, can present as a red, scaly patch Credit: NHS It’s pretty much impossible to resist the scratching when you’re dealing with an itchy patch of skin.

I’d bet that 99 per cent of readers have never heard of actinic keratosis (AK). But thousands of people have this type of skin lesion that if left untreated can develop into skin cancer over tim ...

How Raised the Skin Is Skin plaques are the primary symptom of psoriasis. These are areas of thick, raised skin that often appear silvery and scaly. Ringworm causes round plaques of dry red skin.