Skin cancer: What to do if you see spots [Video]

Doctors say changes in the skin are normal as you age, from spots of various colours to dark streaks in nails. But sometimes, they’re not innocuous.

With summer here, and more Canadians being exposed to the sun, some may wonder how to tell if a new suspicious spot or growth is something to worry about.

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Different types of skin cancers are diagnosed in Canada every day, Toronto-based dermatologist Dr. Renée Beach told daytime talk show The Social in an episode that aired Monday.

If the cancer is spotted early, it can mostly be surgically removed and patients are able to live a regular life, Beach said.

The sun’s ultraviolent rays, which damage skin cells, are not the cause of all skin cancers though, experts say.

Beach explains what to look for if you’re worried about …