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BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

(BAY-ZUHL-SEL KAAR-SUH-NOW-MUH)

WHAT IS BASAL CELL CARCINOMA?

Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the “Basal Cells” – a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as older cells begin to die off. Basal Cell Carcinoma removal depends on the type, location, and size of the cancer, as well as your personal preferences.

The areas in question will often appear as a slightly transparent bump on the skin and show up in areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun or UV rays.

WHAT CAUSES BASAL CELL CARCINOMA?

Basal Cell Carcinoma develops in areas of the skin that have had long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight.

While Basal Cell Carcinoma is likely to appear in areas that are exposed to the sun, it can also appear in areas that are usually protected like the genitals.

WHAT DOES BASAL CELL CARCINOMA LOOK LIKE?

Basal Cell Carcinoma appears as a change in the skin, such as a growth or sore that won’t heal. These characteristics can affect or change the Basal Cell Carcinoma removal strategy.

These skin lesions will have the following characteristics:

– A shiny, skin-colored bump that appears translucent.
– the bump can look pearly white/pink on white skin and on darker skin the bump can look brown or glossy black.
– A brown, black, or blue lesion or lesions with dark spots and a slightly raised, translucent border.
– A flat scaly patch on the skin with a raised edge (These patches can grow to be quite large)
– A white, waxy, scar-like lesion.