CONDITION
SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
(SKWAY-MUHS SEL KAAR-SUH-NOH-MUH)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common forms of skin cancer
WHAT IS SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA?
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of skin cancer that begins in the “squamous cells” – a type of cell that lines the surface of the skin.
It is one of the most common forms of skin cancer, along with basal cell carcinomas.
Squamous cell carcinomas tend to arise from Actinic Keratoses and often ulcerate.
WHAT DOES DYSPLASTIC NEVI LOOK LIKE?
Squamous cell carcinomas develop on areas of the skin that are chronically exposed to the sun, specifically ultraviolet exposure.
WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?
Squamous cell carcinomas often start from actinic keratoses, which present as scaly spots or patches on the top layer of the skin.
The carcinomas themselves start as small nodules which grow. As they enlarge, an open sore can form or a central depression develops. They may crust over, itch, or bleed.