Basal Cell Carcinoma

Also known as:  BCC

Basal Cell Carcinoma is a type of slow growing type of Skin Cancer that develops over a period of months or years.  Basal Cell Carcinomas originate in the Stratum Germinativum layer of the Epidermis and may spread to the Dermis.  Basal Cell Carcinoma usually occurs on the the face, ears, lips or mouth.  This type of Skin Cancer only rarely spreads to other parts of the body.

 An open sore that persists for three weeks or more.

 An irritated red or reddish-gray area that may be painful or itchy.

 A smooth, round growth (bump) with an elevated border.

 A pearly or translucent nodule that resembles a mole; this can be red, pink (most commonly), white, black, or brown.

 A white or yellow lesion that is similar to Scar Tissue.

 BCCs are the most common type of Skin Cancer and are four times more prevalent than Squamous Cell Carcinomas - BCCs account for 80% of all Skin Cancers.