Various Types of Skin Cancers



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Type of Skin Cancer

There are three common types of skin cancers which is basal cell carcinoma(BCC) squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) and malignant melanoma.basal cell carcinoma(BBC) and squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) are classified as non-melanoma whhilemalignant melanoma is classified as melanoma and its fatal if elft untreated.Malignant melanoma is he major cause of all skin cancer related fatalities

Malignant Melanoma Basal Cell Carcinoma(BCC) Squamous Cell Carcinoma(SCC)
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes - the cells that produce pigment. Melanoma may begin in association with a mole. Melanocytes produce a pigment called melanin that gives the skin its colour and protects it from sun damage. Darker skin has more melanin and more protection. Melanocytes often cluster together and form moles (nevi). Most moles are benign, but some may go on to become malignant melanomas.

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Basically,Basal Cell Carcinoma(BBC) is a small fleshy bump or red patch that appears on the head,neck and hands.It is common type of skin cancer and normally found in fair-skinned people rather than dark skinned people.Basal Cell Carcinoma has a very slow growth rate which take few months or even years to grow up to a diameter of 4 centimeters.If it was left untreated,the cancer will bleed crust,over,heal and repeat the circle. It might affect the functions of human organs such as eyes,nose,ears and mouth if it grows nearby.However,Basal Cell Carcinoma won't spread to other parts of the body, but only affects the surrounding cancer.

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma(SCC) is the seond most common skin cancer and in the squamous cells(cells that looked like fish scales under the microscope).In can be found on the rim of the ear,face,lips and mouth as a bump or red scaly patch.It Is primarily found in fair skinned people and rarely in dark-skinned individuals.This form of cancer can develip into large masses and spread to other parts of the body.The spread of the cancer is particularly at the lower lip.

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