{"id":2113,"date":"2019-06-03T17:00:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T17:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scfredesignpro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2113"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:32:18","slug":"scc-warning-signs-and-images","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/squamous-cell-carcinoma\/scc-warning-signs-and-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Squamous Cell Carcinoma Warning Signs and Images"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;small translation&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Translation:\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/le-carcinome-epidermoide-cutane\/#warning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/france-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/das-plattenepithelkarzinom\/#warning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2508\" src=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/germany-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/carcinoma-spino-cellulare\/#warning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2509\" src=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/italy-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/international\/%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B8%CE%BF%CE%BA%CF%85%CF%84%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%BD%CF%89%CE%BC%CE%B1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/greece-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/international\/carcinoma-celulas-escamosas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/portugal-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cancerdepiel.org\/cancer-de-piel\/carcinoma-de-celulas-escamosas#imagenes\">En Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Squamous Cell Carcinoma<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: rgba(50,63,74,0.65);\">Warning Signs &amp; Pictures<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Does Squamous Cell Carcinoma Look Like?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;large&#8221;]It&#8217;s important to know what squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) looks like. Because, when caught promptly, almost all SCCs of the skin can be successfully treated. But when they become more advanced, these skin cancers can become dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to be on the lookout for any <strong>SCC warning signs<\/strong>, including <strong>new,<\/strong> <strong>changing<\/strong> or <strong>unusual<\/strong> skin growths.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-nav&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#spot\">How to spot an SCC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#images\">SCC images<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#do\">What you can do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/rare-skin-cancers\/\">Rare skin cancers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/skin-cancer-awareness-month\/toolkit\/\">Get the Skin Cancer Awareness Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#moreimg\">More images<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532456871168{background-color: #323f4a !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Overview&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Risk Factors&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fscc-causes-and-risk-factors%2F|title:Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Risk%20Factors||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Treatment&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fscc-treatment-options%2F|title:Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Treatment||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Advanced SCC Treatment&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fadvanced-scc%2F|title:Advanced%20Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Treatment||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;spot&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to spot an SCC&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]SCC of the skin can develop anywhere on the body but is most often found on exposed areas exposed to <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/uv-radiation\/\">ultraviolet (UV) radiation<\/a> like the face, lips, ears, scalp, shoulders, neck, back of the hands and forearms. SCCs can develop in scars, skin sores and other areas of skin injury. The skin around them typically shows signs of sun damage such as wrinkling, pigment changes and loss of elasticity.<\/p>\n<p>SCCs can appear as thick, rough, scaly patches that may crust or bleed. They can also resemble warts, or open sores that don\u2019t completely heal. Sometimes SCCs show up as growths that are raised at the edges with a lower area in the center that may bleed or itch.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;images&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SCC images&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]The following photos show SCC warning signs to watch for. To view more photos, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/skin-cancer-pictures\/#scc\">Skin Cancer Pictures<\/a> page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;caption&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2792&#8243;][vc_column_text]A persistent, scaly red patch with irregular borders that sometimes crusts or bleeds.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2793&#8243;][vc_column_text]An elevated growth with a central depression that occasionally bleeds. It may rapidly increase in size.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;caption&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2990&#8243;][vc_column_text]An open sore that bleeds or crusts and persists for weeks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2791&#8243;][vc_column_text]A wart-like growth that crusts and occasionally bleeds.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]SCCs can also look different from the descriptions above. If you notice anything unusual, such as a sore that fails to heal, or a new spot, make an appointment with your dermatologist.<\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"small\">Please note: Since not all SCCs have the same appearance, these photos serve as a general reference for what they can look like. <\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;do&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What you can do&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Examine yourself head to toe once a month:<\/strong> Keep an eye out for new or changing lesions that grow, bleed, or do not heal. Learn how to <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/early-detection\/self-exams\/\">check your skin here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When in doubt, check it out.<\/strong> Follow your instincts and visit your doctor if you see a spot that just doesn\u2019t seem right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>See your dermatologist<\/strong> for a <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/early-detection\/annual-exams\/\">professional skin exam<\/a> every year even if you don\u2019t see anything suspicious. These specialists are skilled at identifying and treating abnormal skin growths that may be undetectable to the untrained eye and can check areas of your body that are difficult for you to see yourself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow up regularly:<\/strong> Especially if you\u2019ve already had either SCC or basal cell carcinoma (BCC), melanoma or precancers like actinic keratosis, be sure to see your dermatologist for a skin exam at recommended intervals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice sun safety:<\/strong> Making <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/\">daily sun protection<\/a> a part of your lifestyle is the single most effective way to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;moreimg&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;More SCC Images&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"metaslider-id-9152\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 ml-slider-pro-2-47-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-9152 ml-slider ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Dr.Usatine SCC Images\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_9152\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_9152\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9165 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-cell-carcinoma-scaly-patch-on-cheek-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9165 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Squamous cell carcinoma, scaly patch on cheek\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Squamous cell carcinoma, scaly patch on cheek<br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9166 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-cell-carcinoma-on-light-skin-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Squamous cell carcinoma on light skin\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9166 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Squamous cell carcinoma on light skin\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Squamous cell carcinoma on light skin <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9167 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-cell-carcinoma-on-ear-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9167 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Squamous cell carcinoma on ear\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Squamous cell carcinoma on ear <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9168 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-cell-carcinoma-on-forearm-of-man-with-darker-skin-tone-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Squamous cell carcinoma on forearm of man with darker skin tone\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9168 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Squamous cell carcinoma on forearm of man with darker skin tone\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Squamous cell carcinoma on forearm of man with darker skin tone <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9169 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raised-reddish-squamous-cell-carcinoma-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Raised, reddish squamous cell carcinoma\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9169 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Raised, reddish squamous cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Raised, reddish squamous cell carcinoma  <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9170 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-cell-carcinoma-near-hairline-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9170 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Squamous cell carcinoma near hairline\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Squamous cell carcinoma near hairline <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9171 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-crusty-squamous-cell-carcinoma-on-ear-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9171 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large, crusty squamous cell carcinoma on ear\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large, crusty squamous cell carcinoma on ear <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9172 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-squamous-cell-carcinoma-on-lip-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9172 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large squamous cell carcinoma on lip\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large squamous cell carcinoma on lip <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9173 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-cell-carcinoma-beside-toenail-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9173 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Squamous cell carcinoma beside toenail\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Squamous cell carcinoma beside toenail <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9174 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-crusty-squamous-cell-carcinoma-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9174 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large, crusty squamous cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large, crusty squamous cell carcinoma <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9175 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Raised-red-scaly-squamous-cell-carcinoma-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9175 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Raised, red, scaly squamous cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Raised, red, scaly squamous cell carcinoma <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9176 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-06-02 15:30:12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-pigmented-squamous-cell-carcinoma-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"Large pigmented squamous cell carcinoma\" class=\"slider-9152 slide-9176 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large pigmented squamous cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large pigmented squamous cell carcinoma <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<em><strong>Reviewed by<\/strong>:<br \/>\nElizabeth K. Hale, MD<br \/>\nC. 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