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Basal Cell Carcinoma Directory
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer in the U.S. These cancers almost never spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. They can, however, cause damage by growing and invading surrounding tissue. Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but the sun's damaging effects begin at an early age. Therefore, protection should start in childhood in order to prevent skin cancer later in life. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how a basal cell carcinoma is contracted, what it looks like, how to treat it, and much more.
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Learn more from WebMD about basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, including its causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention techniques.
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Skin Cancer and Sun Exposure
WebMD explains how sun exposure ages the skin and raises the risk for skin cancer. Learn more about protecting yourself.
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Skin cancer: What are the causes?
Skin cancer is common, but there are ways to lower your odds of getting it. Learn what causes skin cancer and how you can take steps to prevent it.
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer: What are the best treatments?
There are a number of options to treat your nonmelanoma skin cancer. Understanding the process and potential side effects of each will help you decide what’s best for you.
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Picture of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and accounts for more than 90 percent of all skin cancer in the U.S. These cancers almost never spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body.
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Picture of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma, pigmented. A nodule with irregular borders and variegation of melanin hues, easily confused with a malignant melanoma. Features indicating BCC are the areas of translucency and surface telangiectasia.
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Picture of Basal Cell Carcinoma on the Nose
A smooth, pearly tumor with telangiectasia on the nose. Tumor feels hard, is well defined, and is asymptomatic. It bleeds easily if scraped.
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Picture of Basal Cell Carcinoma: Advanced Nodular BCC
Basal cell carcinoma. This is a farther advanced nodular BCC. A solitary, shiny, nodule with large telangiectatic vessels on the ala nasi, arising on skin with dermatoheliosis.