10 Signs of Skin Cancer

9. Bumps on the Eyelid

The eyelid is made up of extremely thin skin and is therefore especially vulnerable to the harmful UV rays of the sun. Between five and ten percent of all skin cancers develop on the eyelids, with the majority occurring on the lower lid. Most are basal cell carcinomas, which are slow-growing. Squamous cell cancers, malignant melanomas, and sebaceous gland carcinomas can also begin in the eye area but are less common.

Smooth, shiny bumps that are firm or red are a symptom of this type of skin cancer and should be investigated by a doctor immediately. Styes, nodules, swelling of the eyelid, or lesions that grow, bleed, or do not heal can also indicate the disease. In some cases, the person will find that their eyelashes begin to fall out.