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    Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. There are four main types of skin cancer: actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Actinic keratoses are precancerous growths that usually develop on sun-exposed skin in older individuals. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, appearing as flesh-colored bumps that develop from sun exposure. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type and looks like scaly patches or sores on sun-exposed skin. Melanoma is the deadliest but can be cured if detected early, often appearing as new moles or dark spots on the skin.

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    Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. There are four main types of skin cancer: actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Actinic keratoses are precancerous growths that usually develop on sun-exposed skin in older individuals. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, appearing as flesh-colored bumps that develop from sun exposure. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type and looks like scaly patches or sores on sun-exposed skin. Melanoma is the deadliest but can be cured if detected early, often appearing as new moles or dark spots on the skin.

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    Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. There are four main types of skin cancer: actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Actinic keratoses are precancerous growths that usually develop on sun-exposed skin in older individuals. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, appearing as flesh-colored bumps that develop from sun exposure. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type and looks like scaly patches or sores on sun-exposed skin. Melanoma is the deadliest but can be cured if detected early, often appearing as new moles or dark spots on the skin.

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    Skin Cancer: An Early Melanoma

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    Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. There are four main types of skin cancer: actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Actinic keratoses are precancerous growths that usually develop on sun-exposed skin in older individuals. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, appearing as flesh-colored bumps that develop from sun exposure. Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type and looks like scaly patches or sores on sun-exposed skin. Melanoma is the deadliest but can be cured if detected early, often appearing as new moles or dark spots on the skin.

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    Skin Cancer

    Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. If you have skin cancer, it is important to know which type you have
    because it affects your treatment options and your outlook (prognosis). If you aren’t sure which type of skin cancer you
    have, ask your doctor so you can get the right information.
    What does skin cancer look like?

    Actinic Keratoses (AK)


    These dry, scaly patches or spots are precancerous growths.

     People who get AKs usually have fair skin.


     Most people see their first AKs after 40 years of age because AKs tend to develop after years of sun exposure.
     AKs usually form on the skin that gets lots of sun exposure, such as the head, neck, hands, and forearms.
     Because an AK can progress to a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), treatment is
    important.

    Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)


    This is the most common type of skin cancer.

     BCCs frequently develop in people who have fair skin, yet they can occur in people with darker skin.
     BCCs look like a flesh-colored, pearl-like bump or a pinkish patch of skin.
     BCCs develop after years of frequent sun exposure or indoor tanning.
     BCC are common on the head, neck, and arms, yet can form anywhere on the body, including the chest,
    abdomen, and legs.
     Early diagnosis and treatment for BCC is important. BCC can invade the surrounding tissue and grow into the
    nerves and bones, causing damage and disfigurement.

    Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)


    SCC is the second most common type of skin cancer.

     People who have light skin are most likely to develop SCC, yet they can develop in darker-skinned people.
     SCC often looks like a red firm bump, scaly patch, or a sore that heals and then re-opens.
     SCC tend to form on skin that gets frequent sun exposure, such as the rim of the ear, face, neck, arms, chest, and
    back. SCC can grow deep in the skin and cause damage and disfigurement. Early diagnosis and treatment can
    prevent this and stop SCC from spreading to other areas of the body.

    Melanoma
    Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

     Melanoma frequently develops in a mole or suddenly appears as a new dark spot on the skin.
     Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial.
     Knowing the ABCDE warning signs of melanoma can help you find an early melanoma.

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