Monday, May 4, 2009

Different Types of Skin Cancer

Basal cell carcinoma:

Usually looks like a raised, smooth, pearly bump on the sun-exposed skin of the head neck or shoulder. Crusting and bleeding in the centre of the tumor frequently develops. It is often mistaken for a sore that does not heal. This form of skin cancer is the least deadly and can be cured completely by surgery.

Squamous cell carcinoma:

Commonly a red, scaling, thickened patch on sun-exposed skin. Ulceration and bleeding may occur. When Squamous cell carcinoma is not treated, it may develop into a large mass. This is the second most common skin cancer. It is dangerous, but not nearly as dangerous as Melanoma. These are also treated with surgical excision.

Melanomas:

They are brown to blackish lesions. Signs that might indicate a malignant melanoma include change in size, shape, color or elevation of a mole. Other signs are the appearance of a new mole during adulthood or new pain, itching, ulceration or bleeding.

Skin cancer – Causes and Symptoms
Different Types of Skin Cancer
Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Skin Cancer

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