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Areas Vulnerable to Skin Cancer

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Areas Vulnerable to Skin CancerSkin cancer develops primarily in the areas of skin exposed to sunlight, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and legs in women. But it can also form in areas that rarely see the light of day, like palms of hands, under fingernails, the spaces between the toes or under the toenails, and genital area.
Skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions.

Type

Basal cell carcinoma
This is the most common skin cancer. It is also the easiest to treat and less likely to spread. Basal cell carcinoma usually appears as:
• A lump or color pearl wax in the face, ears or neck.
• A flat spot of skin-colored or brown scar on the chest or back

Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is easily treated if caught in time, but is a bit more likely to spread to the basal cell carcinoma. (more…)

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