Our skin has several layers, but the most common are the epidermis (upper layer) and dermis (lower or inner layer). Skin cancer is when the cells of the epidermis layer – squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes – begin to proliferate in an uncontrollable and unorderly fashion. In the US, skin cancer is the most
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Questions To Ask A Surgical Dermatologist Before Your Procedure
Melanoma (skin cancer) is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting one in five Americans by the age of 70. The good news, however, is that it is also one of the most treatable cancers. Even melanoma, which is the deadliest form of skin cancer, has a 99 percent, five-year survival
Read MoreProcedures Commonly Performed by a Surgical Dermatologist
Skin conditions are highly prevalent in the US. Some can be treated with homeremedies and nonsurgical approaches, while others that fail to respond to conservative treatments may require surgery from a dermatologist. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who receives advanced education and training in providing the diagnosis and treatment (surgical and nonsurgical) of medically
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 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 MoreUnderstanding Basal Cell Carcinoma
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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