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1
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Basal cell carcinoma

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Cells from the stratum basale are malignant and affected

2
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Squamous cell carcinoma

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Small painless nodule surrounded by area of inflammation

3
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Malignant melanoma

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From melanocytes: ABCD rule:
1) Asymmetrical shape of skin lesion
2) Border of lesion is irregular
3) Color variations
4) Diameter of skin lesions

4
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Albinism

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Tyrosinase absence causes lack of pigment within the skin

5
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Merkel’s cells

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Mechanoreceptor

6
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Langerhans’ cells

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Antigen presenting cells derived from monocytes

7
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Pacinian corpuscles

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Detect pressure changes and vibrations in skin cells