Basal Cell Carcinoma
By: Sydni Bejarano and Hannah Primeaux
Simple definition
Basal cell carcinoma is a disorder of the integumentary system which causes abnormal growths in the Basal layer of the Epidermis.
Signs and symptoms
The most common signs for basal cell carcinoma include a sore like opening on the skin and marks that may resemble a scar, pink patches, or shiny scabs. Basal cell carcinoma almost never enlarges past its original size, but in some odd cases it can began spreading to other body parts and become dangerous to that persons health.
Causes
Basal cell carcinoma is caused by long and close periods of exposure to the sun’s harmful intense UV rays.
Prevention
Simple methods such as limiting time in direct UV rays without sunscreen or even with
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A lot of these cases were diagnosed using simple imaging and lab tests done on the specific site to identify if it is basal cell carcinoma.
Prognosis
Basal cell carcinoma is easily treatable in some cases, but can reoccur and be worrisome the second time.
Treatment
The treatment of basal cell carcinoma can span from cutting out the skin cancer to chemo therapy, but it really all depends on the size, depth, and where the skin cancer is on the body, also your health.
Melanoma
Simple definition
A very serious type of skin cancer, where cancerous growths develop due to damaged DNA in skin cells that cause mutations and lead to the fast reproduction of cells that form malignant tumors.
Signs and symptoms One warning sign for Melanoma is if the mole or mark is asymmetrical most cancerous moles will not have symmetrical sides. Another is the border, if the border is uneven and have sharp grooves you may need to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible. Color is one more factor too if your mole is more than one color such a really light and