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Question 1

Overview Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 1

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. This skin cancer usually develops on skin that gets sun exposure, such as on the head, neck, or back of the hands. BCC is especially common on the face, often forming on the nose. While BCC often develops on skin that has had the most sun, BCC can appear on any part of the body, including the trunk, legs, and arms. People who use tanning beds also get BCC, and they also tend to get it earlier in life.

Question 2

Who gets BCC ?

Answer 2

Light-colored or freckled skin.
Blue, green, or gray eyes.
Blond or red hair.
An inability to tan.

Question 3

What you’ve done to get BCC ?

Answer 3

Spent a lot of time outdoors for work or leisure, without using sunscreen or covering up with clothing.
Frequently used tanning beds.

Question 4

What causes BCC?

Answer 4

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or tanning beds cause BCC.

Question 5

Diagnosis of Basal cell carcinoma

Answer 5

The only way to diagnose any type of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), is with a skin biopsy

Question 6

Treatment of BCC

Answer 6

Excision, Curettage and electrodessication, Mohs surgery, Cryosurgery, Radiation,
Photodynamic therapy (PDT), Medicated creams like imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil, Pills like vismodegib or sonidegib