The Six Types of Skin Cancer
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, affecting 3.6 million Americans every year. BCC is commonly found in areas that are heavily exposed to ultraviolet radiation such as your face or neck. It can appear as a waxy bump, flesh-colored lesion, or a bleeding sore that improves and then returns.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma is one of the three most common types of skin cancer, forming in the squamous cells found in the middle and outer layers of your skin. It is commonly found in the face, ears, and hands because these areas are commonly exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Squamous Cell Carcinoma can appear as a firm, red nodule or flat, crusted lesion.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that commonly develops in the elderly who have received long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation or individuals with a weak immune system. It is commonly found on the face, head, or neck and can appear as a firm, bluish-red nodule. It is important to treat this cancer quickly as it can spread rapidly to other parts of the body.
Melanoma
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This is the most invasive and dangerous type of skin cancer and can be found on an existing mole or otherwise healthy skin. It is found on the lower legs of females and the trunk or face of males.Melanoma is also commonly found on the palms, soles, or fingernails of individuals with darker skin tones. Melanoma can appear as a large brown spot, a mole that changes, or a dark, painful lesion.
Kaposi Sarcoma
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Kaposi Sarcoma is a rare type of skin cancer that forms in the skin's blood vessels. It can appear as red, pink, purple, or brown lesions and is commonly found on the arms, legs, and face. Individuals with AIDS or those who have gone through an organ transplant are at a higher risk for this type of skin cancer.
Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma
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Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that begins in the skin's oil glands and is usually found on your eyelids. It can appear as hard, painless nodules or thickening of skin on your eyelids. It is important to treat this type of cancer quickly as it can spread to other parts of the body.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, affecting 3.6 million Americans every year. BCC is commonly found in areas that are heavily exposed to ultraviolet radiation such as your face or neck. It can appear as a waxy bump, flesh-colored lesion, or a bleeding sore that improves and then returns.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma is one of the three most common types of skin cancer, forming in the squamous cells found in the middle and outer layers of your skin. It is commonly found in the face, ears, and hands because these areas are commonly exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Squamous Cell Carcinoma can appear as a firm, red nodule or flat, crusted lesion.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma is a rare type of skin cancer that commonly develops in the elderly who have received long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation or individuals with a weak immune system. It is commonly found on the face, head, or neck and can appear as a firm, bluish-red nodule. It is important to treat this cancer quickly as it can spread rapidly to other parts of the body.
Melanoma
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This is the most invasive and dangerous type of skin cancer and can be found on an existing mole or otherwise healthy skin. It is found on the lower legs of females and the trunk or face of males.Melanoma is also commonly found on the palms, soles, or fingernails of individuals with darker skin tones. Melanoma can appear as a large brown spot, a mole that changes, or a dark, painful lesion.
Kaposi Sarcoma
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Kaposi Sarcoma is a rare type of skin cancer that forms in the skin's blood vessels. It can appear as red, pink, purple, or brown lesions and is commonly found on the arms, legs, and face. Individuals with AIDS or those who have gone through an organ transplant are at a higher risk for this type of skin cancer.
Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma
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Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that begins in the skin's oil glands and is usually found on your eyelids. It can appear as hard, painless nodules or thickening of skin on your eyelids. It is important to treat this type of cancer quickly as it can spread to other parts of the body.