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Basal Skin Cancer Picture
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Basal cells are small, round skin cells normally found in the lower
portion of the outermost layer of your skin (called the epidermis). When these cells
become cancerous, they typically turn into small skin tumors that sometimes destroy skin
and nearby tissues. This can be especially devastating if a basal cell cancer develops on
the face, where it can cause disfigurement, and can interfere with the function of the
eyelids and mouth. Basal cell tumors rarely spread (metastasize) or cause death.
Basal cell cancer is the most common form of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States.
More than 750,000 people are treated for it every year. Although about 90 percent of basal
cell cancers are found on some part of the face, this cancer can grow on any unprotected
portion of the body exposed to sunlight. |
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