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2. Basal-cell carcinoma - Wikipedia

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   Basal-cell carcinoma (BCC), also known as basal-cell cancer, basalioma [7] or rodent ulcer, [8] is the most common type of skin cancer. [2] It often appears as a painless raised area of skin, which may be shiny with small blood vessels running over it. [1] It may also present as a raised area with ulceration. [1]

3. Watch out for these signs of skin cancer, experts say - AOL

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   Basal cell carcinoma (BCC): As the most common type of skin cancer, BCC accounts for 80% of all skin cancer diagnoses in the U.S., per AAD. Typically, BCC looks like a skin-colored, translucent ...

4. Skin cancer - Wikipedia

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   Dermatoscopy may be useful in diagnosing basal cell carcinoma in addition to skin inspection. [42] There is insufficient evidence that optical coherence tomography (OCT) is useful in diagnosing melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma. OCT may have a role in diagnosing basal cell carcinoma but more data is needed to support this. [43]

5. Malpighian layer - Wikipedia

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   Basal cell carcinoma originates from the basal layer of the stratum malpighii. This layer is where almost all of the mitotic activity in the epidermis occurs. The activity of these cells is increased by IL-1 (interleukin-1) and epidermal growth factor. The activity is decreased by transforming growth factor beta. [5]

6. What causes skin cancer? What to know about basal cell ... - AOL

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   Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer nationwide each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What causes skin cancer? What to know about basal cell carcinoma ...

7. Richard Simmons reveals skin cancer diagnosis after post ...

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   That advice is what led the 75-year-old to learn he had basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.

8. Mohs surgery - Wikipedia

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   The cure rate with Mohs surgery cited by most studies is between 97% and 99.8% for primary basal-cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer. [2]: 13 Mohs procedure is also used for squamous cell carcinoma, but with a lower cure rate. Recurrent basal-cell cancer has a lower cure rate with Mohs surgery, more in the range of 94%.

9. Gov. Kathy Hochul treated for skin cancer. What is basal cell ...

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   The chance of basal cell skin cancer coming back (recurring) ranges from about 5% to up to 15%, depending on the size of the tumor and treatment, the American Cancer Society noted. And cases that ...