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Health Encyclopedia: Melanoma And Other Skin Cancers Other Skin Cancers

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

Signs of Internal Organ Cancer On Your Skin

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...surgery has been performed for the breast cancer, these skin tumors can appear near the incision... Read more »

Exam From Your Dermatologist

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...very large lesion. In this case, a piece of the skin tumor is excised but much of the lesion... Read more »

Efudex, Aldara and Other Skin Cancer Topical Chemo Creams

By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...approved for genital warts but is commonly used for skin tumors. (This fact usually surprises... Read more »

Update Your Skin Care Regimen for Fall

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I think my skin is really fried from being outdoors during the summer. Is there a quick way to get... Read more »

Update Your Skin Care Regimen for Fall

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

I think my skin is really fried from being outdoors during the summer. Is there a quick way to get... Read more »

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Health Guide

Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers: Risk Factors

...testicular and prostate cancers (in men) and breast cancer (in women).Basal cell cancer is a malignant skin tumor involving cancerous changes of basal skin cells. Basal cell skin cancers usually... Read more »

Aging Skin: Blemishes and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers: Highlights

Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Risk Factors

Exposure to Sun in Childhood. It is estimated that 50 - 80% of skin damage occurs in childhood and adolescence from intermittent, intense sun exposure that causes severe sunburns. In... Read more »

Skin Exfoliation and Resurfacing Treatments

Resurfacing TreatmentsChoosing a Resurfacing ApproachThere are many choices for skin resurfacing (also called exfoliation), and the patient must consider several different factors that affect the... Read more »

Skin Wrinkles and Blemishes: Introduction

As you age, your skin undergoes progressive changes:The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin (the dermis) starts to thin. Fat cells beneath the dermis begin to shrink. In... Read more »

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