Basal Cell Carcinoma
develops in the basal cells of the skins’ surface (epidermis) and is the most common but least dangerous type of skin cancer.
What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) develops in the basal cells of the skins’ surface (epidermis) and is the most common but least dangerous type of skin cancer. BCC accounts for about 70-85% of all skin cancers. Treatments for BCC include simple surgery as well as a variety of other non surgical treatments.Those with BCC have a higher risk of developing other skin cancers such as melanoma.
BCC 1
BCC on the back
BCC 2
Classic arborising vessels of a BCC seen on dermoscopy
BCC 1
Facial lesion indicating classic BCC appearances
BCC 3
Dermoscopy appearances consistent with infiltrating BCC
BCC 2
BCC on the back
BCC 3
Dermoscopy indicating pigmented BCC