As the most common type of skin cancer and the most common type of cancer overall, basal cell carcinoma affects over 4 million Americans each year. We can’t stress this enough, UV rays from the sun cause skin cancer, but these harmful UV rays are more likely to cause basal cell carcinoma (cancer of the
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How Dermatologists Diagnose Basal Cell Carcinoma
The reason why everyone should be vigilant about examining their skin for changes in moles and other spots is to detect abnormalities, like skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, should be diagnosed and treated in its earliest stages. To confirm a diagnosis and get treatment for this very common cancer, see
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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
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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
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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
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Although not as aggressive as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a malignant growth in itself, and thus, should not be ignored. If left untreated, BCC can grow larger and deeper into the skin, cause disfigurement, and even death. It stands to reason that you need to exercise vigilance especially if you have risk factors
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the country, with basal cell carcinoma (BCC) accounting for majority of cases. Approximately 3.6 million people are diagnosed with BCC every year in the United States. Basal cell carcinoma develops when the basal cells in your skin
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