Is itchy skin cancer symptoms?

Some cancers can cause skin itching, especially hematological diseases such as Hodgkin lymphoma, polycythemia, liver cancer, biliary cancer, and some types of lung cancer to spread to the skin. Persistent itching may also be associated with liver disease, kidney disease or hematological disorders. However, more common causes of skin itching include dry skin, eczema and other dermatological diseases. In addition, some systemic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders and parasites can also cause this symptom.

Symptoms of skin cancer are more common when there is acidic cell carcinoma and thorn cell carcinoma compared to melanoma. Skin cancer usually manifests itself in the form of skin lesions, abnormal size or changing over time. Itching related to cancer may appear in the progressive stage or even for years before diagnosis. However, the level and itching range do not necessarily reflect the spread of the tumor.

Recently you feel itchy in the skin of the hands and thighs, the ability to cancer is not high. However, if the itch lasts prolonged, increasingly serious and affects the quality of life, you should go to the dermatologist to examine, perform the test (such as the total blood cell analysis and liver function test) to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.