Dermatofibroma
This is a type of fibrous or scarring reaction that occurs in the second layer of the skin. It has a very characteristic appearance and can usually be diagnosed simply without needing to be excised. They never turn into skin cancers.
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Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
You have been diagnosed with a type of skin lymphoma. In the North East of England we have a specialist clinic for patients with this rare type of skin cancer, which is held on a monthly basis. This information sheet provides a summary of the condition and provides links to other information and local service contacts.
Bowen’s disease
Bowen's disease usually appears as a red scaly patch and commonly occurs on sun-exposed skin, especially the face, scalp and neck, as well as the hands and lower legs.
Actinic keratosis (also known as solar keratosis)
Actinic keratoses are evidence of previous sun damage to the skin causing the top layer of the skin to become thickened and scaly.
