# What Is the Difference Between Sunspots and Skin Cancer?

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Podcast: [Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-joseph-mercola-take-control-of-your-health-402388)
Published: 2026-07-19T04:00:00+00:00
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Sunspots usually stay flat and stable over time, while skin cancer often changes shape, color, texture, or sensation as abnormal cells grow and spread Melanoma warning signs follow the ABCDE rule: asymmetry, irregular borders, uneven color, larger diameter, and evolution over time, giving you a simple way to check your own skin each month Many sunspots contain lipofuscin, a waste pigment that researchers believe may form when linoleic acid from seed oils oxidizes in the presence of excess iron and sunlight Elevated ferritin and GGT levels have been associated with higher oxidative stress, which some researchers suggest may be reflected in the skin Lowering seed oil intake, reducing excess iron, using sunlight strategically, and acting quickly when a spot changes may help reduce oxidative stress on the skin and support earlier detection of changes

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