According
to the skin cancer Foundation is the most common form of all in the
United States, with more cases of lung, prostate cancer, colon cancer
and breast cancer, skin cancer combined. There are three main types of skin cancer: Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. This can be caused by excessive exposure to the Sun, and all of them can be cured if discovered in time.
Basal cell carcinoma
The most common skin cancer is Basal cell carcinoma. The
American cancer society says that this cancer grows in areas of the
body that are usually exposed to sunlight and begins in the basal cells,
which are the basic cells in the outer layer of the skin. More
than 1 million people are diagnosed with basal cell cancer each year in
the United States, but does not generally cause death if it rarely
extends to other parts of the body. Good Prognosis, and treatment usually involves only removing carcinoma.
Basal cell carcinoma, reconstruction or a large mound and inform your doctor about any changes.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer. Usually
begins as a scaly or flaky skin patches called Actinic Keratosis ", but
can eventually spread to other parts of the body." According
to the American Academy of Dermatology, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, they
may end up hurting the skin around Seborrheic Keratosis, resulting in
skin removed with cancer as part of the lobe of the ear or nose. While not dangerous as melanoma, if left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma can spread throughout the body and cause death.
To
check for Squamous Cell Carcinoma, oversaw the scaly patches or sores
that do not heal, especially bumpy under from and to your doctor.
Melanoma
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but not as often as carcinomas. Starts the melanin in the skin and spreads outwards or inwards. University
of Maryland Medical Center reports that Melanoma can spread throughout
the body via the lymphatic system and are responsible for up to 75% of
all deaths from skin cancer. If detected at an early stage, however, is 100% healing.
To check for melanoma, watch for changes in size, shape and the sensitivity of a mole or dark spots on your skin. Report any changes to your doctor.
