Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in the U.S. and is one of the most preventable cancers. It includes both non-melanoma skin cancer—either basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma—as well as malignant melanoma. Most skin cancers are caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
Types of Skin Cancer :
✔ Melanoma :
A serious and aggressive type of skin cancer that develops in the pigment-producing cells of the skin.
✔ Basal Cell Carcinoma :
The most common type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells of the skin and usually grows slowly.
✔ Squamous Cell Carcinoma :
A skin cancer that develops in the outer layers of the skin and may spread if not treated early.
✔ Merkel Cell Carcinoma :
A rare but fast-growing type of skin cancer that often appears as painless lumps on sun-exposed skin.
