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Health Encyclopedia: Melanoma And Other Skin Cancers Other Skin Cancers
- Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers - Other Skin Cancers
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- Melanoma - Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
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Other Skin Cancers
There are two other types of skin cancers: Basal Cell and Squamous Cell. Basal cell is the most common form of skin cancer.
Basal Cell Carcinomas
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is named for the round basal cells located in the lower part of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin), from which it arises. Like melanoma, the cancer has been increasing at a dramatic rate.
Prevalence and Risk Factors. Basal cell carcinoma occurs in 800,000 people every year, and 30% of people, almos...
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Expert & Community Posts
HPV Can Cause Skin Cancer, Too
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Topical Medications for Actinic Keratoses
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New Ointment Therapy for Anogenital Warts
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Nutritional considerations during steroid treatment - Part 2
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Facing Surgery for UC?
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Foot Pain: Introduction
...affecting diabetic patients can cause serious foot problems, such as poor circulation that inhibits wound healing and nerve problems leading to decreased sensation in the feet and legs.According... Read more »Foot Pain: Causes
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...removing only some of the lymph nodes instead of all of them.Infrequent complications include poor wound healing, bleeding, or a reaction to the anesthesia.After mastectomy and lymph node removal,... Read more »Health Risks of Smoking
...thyroid.Smoking and Surgical RecoverySmokers are at increased risk for heart and circulatory problems and delayed wound healing after surgery. In one study, patients who were able to cut down or... Read more »Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Introduction
...begin to shrink. In addition, the ability of the skin to repair itself decreases with age, so wounds heal more slowly. The thinning skin becomes vulnerable to injuries and damage.The deeper layer... Read more »Related News
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Healing Painful Wounds
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Drug Heals Broken Bones
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