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What does Basal Cell Carcinoma look like?
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer worldwide, accounting for 80% of all diagnosed skin cancer cases.
Basal cell carcinoma appears most often on sun-exposed areas, such as the as the face, scalp, ears, neck, chest, hands, back, and legs. Though rare, basal cell carcinoma can occur on skin that has been protected from the sun.
As the photographs below show, basal cell carcinoma can take several forms:
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Small, translucent growth with rolled edges that may be pigmented (brown) or have small blood vessels on the surface
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Open sore that bleeds, heals, and then repeats the cycle
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Cluster of slow-growing, shiny pink or red lesions that are slightly scaly and bleed easily
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Flat or slightly depressed lesion that feels hard to the touch; may be white or yellow and have indistinct borders
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Waxy scar that is skin-colored, white, or yellow
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What type of Skin Cancer treatment is right for me?
To find out which treatment is suitable for you, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Lisa Coppa Breslauer. Call us any time at: 973-635-5050
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Lisa Coppa Breslauer, M.D.
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