Is It Skin Cancer? - An Algorithm for Diagnosis

This algorithm guides you in determining what types of lesions may be of concern, and what signs your dermatologist looks for in diagnosing skin cancer. Lesions which may be of concern may very well be something other than skin cancer, and these differential diagnoses are explored further below. Follow the links at the bottom of the page for descriptions of each differential diagnosis and additional images.

Skin/Yellow Colored Lesions	Reddish Colored Lesions	Brown/Black Colored Lesions