Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of skin cancer usually arising from sun-damaged skin. It can cause lumps, bumps, pimples, or lesions on the skin. These lumps can be itchy or painful and grow gradually over time. Basal cell carcinoma commonly appears on the areas most exposed to the sun including face, scalp, nose, eyelids, legs, and more.
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Basal cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that develops on the basal cells of the skin. Basal cells are microscopic cells in the outer layer of the skin. The skin condition is common in people older than 50 years. It is caused by a change in DNA after too much exposure to UV rays from sunlight.
Nodular: Nodular is the most frequent type of basal cell carcinoma. It is a type of shiny, pearly, or flesh-colored nodule.
Superficial: The superficial type appears as a flat, scaly, reddish patch on the skin. It commonly appears on the trunk, arms, or legs.
Pigmented: It is the rarest type and appears as a dark pigmented patch on the skin.
Sclerosing: Sclerosing appears like a scar or flat reddish patch that gradually expands. Sclerosing usually appears on the face.
Chemotherapy: Treatment involving using medicines to destroy cancerous cells in the body.
Cryosurgery: A procedure involving freezing the cancerous lump with liquid nitrogen to remove it.
Photodynamic Therapy: Treatment involving using a blue light and a light-sensitive agent to destroy cancer cells.
Laser Therapy: Involves using high-energy beams to remove cancer cells.
Surgery: Procedure involving removal of cancerous lumps or lesions surgically with a scalpel.
Electrodessication & Curettage: Involves using a special electric needle to burn the cancerous lump after it has been scraped off with a curette.
Note: The above costs are approximate and can vary based on factors such as the severity of the allergy, the specific treatment plan, the healthcare facility, and geographic location.
The recovery after basal cell carcinoma treatment depends on the type of treatment, different treatment types have varying recovery times. Additionally, larger tumours in complex locations may also take more time to heal.
Unusual skin growths, sores that are not healing, changes in skin texture and colour, unusual lumps, itching or pain in specific areas may all be signs of skin cancer.
Basal cell is a type of skin cell found in the deepest layer of the epidermis.
Skin cancer usually happens when the DNA in the skin cells is damaged, often by UV radiation from the sun or a tanning bed.
Basal cell carcinoma starts when a mutation occurs in the DNA of basal cells.
Yes, basal cell carcinoma can be cured, especially when detected and treated early.
Basal cell carcinoma is commonly found in areas exposed to the sun like the head, neck, hands, etc.