Skin cancer is the most frequently occurring malignancy in the United States. While most cancerous skin spots are basal and squamous cell carcinomas or, less commonly, deadly melanoma – other types exist, too. Here is information on these rare cancerous skin spots and how to recognize them. Rare Types of Skin Cancers There are at
Read More4 Tips for Dealing with a Melanoma Diagnosis
Learning that you have melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, can be frightening. Even though melanoma is highly treatable when diagnosed early, your life after melanoma diagnosis might be very different depending on how serious your melanoma is. Luckily, there are several ways to deal with a melanoma diagnosis and handle the changes
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma Symptoms
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is one of the most common types of skin cancer in the United States, accounting for almost 4 million diagnosed cases each year. As the name suggests, basal cell carcinoma is a cancer of the basal cells. Basal cells make up the deepest sublayer of your epidermis, the top layer of
Read MoreBasal Cell Cancer Surgery: What It Is and How to Get It
Basal cell cancer is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80 percent of skin cancer cases in the United States. It usually develops on sun-exposed areas of the body, such as the face, neck, chest, and back. While basal cell cancer grows slowly and rarely spreads to other parts of the
Read MoreWhat Is Mohs Micrographic Surgery?
Doctors usually recommend surgery to treat basal and squamous skin cancer – two of the most common skin cancers. The goal of surgery is to remove the tumor with little disturbance to the surrounding healthy tissue. Different surgical techniques can be used to remove skin cancer, however, the most advanced and specialized technique is Mohs
Read MoreThe ABCDEs in Identifying Cancerous Spots on Skin
You might have heard time and time again about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays – which are the main culprit in skin cancer. But how much do you know about the disease itself? Do you know how to spot its early signs? Whether you find tanned skin attractive
Read MoreBasal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis: What Facts Are Needed to Treat the Cancer
Basal cell carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed type of skin cancer, with approximately 3.6 million Americans diagnosed each year. It occurs in the basal cells, which is part of the skin that produces skin cells as old ones die off. Basal cell carcinoma usually appears like a small, flesh-colored, or white bump on the
Read MoreWhat to Ask Your Mohs Surgeon About Skin Cancer
If you’re concerned that you may be at risk for skin cancer, or you simply want to know more about it, consider consulting a dermatologist, particularly someone who is trained in Mohs surgery – the gold standard for treating the most common types of skin cancer. The questions below can help you get a good
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