Skin Cancer- Basal Cell Carcinoma
The Georgia Dermatology Center
1505 Northside Blvd Ste 1500, Cumming, GA 30041
Basal Cell Carcinoma forms in basal cells that line the epidermis or the top layer of the skin. It is the most common type of skin cancer and most often develops on the face, ears, neck, scalp, shoulders, and back; the areas most exposed to the sun. People with fair skin, blond or red hair, and blue, green, or grey eyes are most at risk for developing basal cell carcinoma, but everyone has some risk. Basal cell carcinoma appears as a small, dome-shaped, pimple like growth that varies in size and shape. In early stages, the growth may appear as a shiny, pink patch and even contain visible blood vessels. It can also appear as a skin lesion or sore that continuously heals and then returns. Although it is a slow-spreading cancer and rarely spreads to other organs, early diagnosis and treatment is crucial in order to avoid irreversible damage or disfigurement.
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