February 27, 2023
There are scattered cells called melanocytes where the epidermis meets the dermis. Melanoma starts in melanocytes, and is the most aggressive type of skin cancer. It accounts for only about 1% of all skin cancers but the vast majority of […]
February 27, 2023
Squamous cell carcinoma is mainly caused by sun exposure, so it may be diagnosed on many regions of the skin. It can also develop on skin that has been burned, damaged by chemicals, or exposed to x-rays. About 2% to […]
February 27, 2023
The most common type of skin cancer, Basal cell carcinoma usually develops on the head and neck. Caused mainly by sun exposure, this type of skin cancer grows slowly and rarely spreads to other parts of the body.