Basal cell carcinoma
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FAQ about Basal cell carcinoma
This FAQ explains the essentials of basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. It covers what it is, why it develops, how it is recognized, how doctors diagnose and treat it, what to expect over time, and how risk…
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Prevention of Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) cannot be prevented with absolute certainty, because some of its strongest causes are built into a person’s biology. In particular, inherited susceptibility, age-related accumulation of DNA damage, and prior ultraviolet exposure can create conditions in which abnormal…
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Treatment for Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is treated with a range of approaches that remove, destroy, or control the cancerous cells while preserving as much normal tissue as possible. The main treatments include surgical removal, Mohs micrographic surgery, destruction of the lesion by physical…
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Diagnosis of Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, and it is usually diagnosed through careful clinical evaluation followed by confirmation with tissue examination. It arises from basal-like cells in the epidermis or hair follicles and is strongly linked…
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Causes of Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma develops primarily because of damage to the DNA of basal cells in the skin, most often from long-term ultraviolet (UV) exposure. When these cells accumulate genetic errors that disrupt normal growth control, they can begin dividing in an…
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Symptoms of Basal cell carcinoma
What are the symptoms of Basal cell carcinoma? Most often, basal cell carcinoma appears as a small, persistent skin change that slowly enlarges, especially a pearly bump, a shiny pink patch, a sore that does not heal, or a lesion that…
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What is Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a malignant tumor that arises from basal cells in the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. It is the most common form of skin cancer and usually develops in sun-exposed areas because ultraviolet radiation damages the…