A shiny bump or nodule is usually the first sign of basal cell carcinoma in the form of a round, shiny growth on the skin. These growths are characterized by a pearly white or pinkish hue. Darker shades like brown or black type and the presence of a dull and rough texture can also be observed at different stages of their development based on skin color. Mentioning these features, doctors are not concerned about possible mistakes or faults if those lesions are not biopsied. The change in color and longevity sets it up as the most predominant nodular lesion on sun-exposed body areas. The papular types only follow.
Moreover, the most remarkable thing about them is that they look as if you were looking through the skin. You could see the blood vessels inside. That is not the case with nodules. They are smaller than skin bumps and growths, and they do not grow slowly like cancerous tissue. They occur primarily in sun-exposed areas like the face, ears, or scalp.
The new comes when the shiny bumps look like ulcers or may have a depressed central portion as happens with the other basal cell carcinomas as well. When bleeding takes place persistently, the patient should see a specialist.
