Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

What causes basal cell carcinoma?

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer.  It tends to develop in areas of high sun exposure—the hands, ears, face, neck and scalp—but chemical exposure, scarring, burns, and infections can also contribute to tumors developing in other areas.

Basal cell carcinoma may begin as an open sore, a red or shiny patch, a pink growth or a tight, scar-like area of skin. Long-term sun exposure increases a person’s likelihood of developing basal cell carcinoma.  Older people and outdoor workers, therefore, are at higher risk, but the incidence of basal cell carcinoma is also increasing among younger people.

Why treat basal cell carcinoma?

Basal cell carcinoma is rarely fatal. Many treatment options are available when detected early.  Early intervention also helps to guarantee minimal surgical scarring.  Untreated tumors have the potential to become highly disfiguring.

Should you develop a suspicious growth or patch of skin, please call to request an appointment with one of our dermatologists immediately.

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