enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Is that mole melanoma? How to tell if a mole is cancerous or not

    www.aol.com/news/mole-melanoma-tell-mole...

    The Skin Cancer Foundation reports that only 20 to 30% of melanomas start as existing moles. That means that 70 to 80% develop on skin that appeared to be normal. “Be familiar with the ...

  3. Merkel-cell carcinoma - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkel-cell_carcinoma

    Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare and aggressive skin cancer occurring in about three people per million members of the population. [1] It is also known as cutaneous APUDoma, primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin, primary small cell carcinoma of the skin, and trabecular carcinoma of the skin. [2]

  4. Skin cancer - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_cancer

    Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in humans. [11] [12] [13] There are three main types of skin cancers: basal-cell skin cancer (BCC), squamous-cell skin cancer (SCC) and melanoma. [1] The first two, along with a number of less common skin cancers, are known as nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).

  5. What You Need to Know About Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the Skin ...

    www.aol.com/know-merkel-cell-carcinoma-skin...

    Singer Jimmy Buffett died of Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare skin cancer, in September. Here’s what to know about the cancer, including symptoms and treatment.

  6. Basal-cell carcinoma - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal-cell_carcinoma

    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]

  7. Cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutaneous_squamous-cell...

    After removal of the cancer, closure of the skin for patients with a decreased amount of skin laxity involves a split-thickness skin graft. A donor site is chosen and enough skin is removed so that the donor site can heal on its own. Only the epidermis and a partial amount of dermis is taken from the donor site which allows the donor site to heal.

  8. How to Tell the Difference Between Sunspots and Skin Cancer - AOL

    www.aol.com/lifestyle/tell-difference-between...

    Sunspots — those marks that aren't freckles or moles — are signs you’ve spent your fair share of time soaking up the sun. “Sunspots are your skin’s response to daily exposure to ...

  9. Microcystic adnexal carcinoma - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcystic_adnexal_carcinoma

    Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is a rare sweat gland cancer, [1] which often appears as a yellow spot or bump in the skin. It usually occurs in the neck or head, although cases have been documented in other areas of the body. Most diagnosis occur past the age of 50. Although considered an invasive cancer, metastasis rarely occurs.