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Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is also called as "non-melanoma skin cancer". It is usually appears as a small, fleshy bump or nodule on the head, neck, or hands. This cancer type is usually occurs in dark-skinned persons. The people who have this type of cancer have light hair, eyes, and complexions, and they do not tan easily.

Basal cell carcinoma cancer is begins as a small, dome-shaped bump and is usually covered by small, superficial blood vessels. The texture of a spot is shiny and translucent. This type of cancer starts in the basal cell layer of the epidermis and grows very slowly.

Following are some of the common risk factors for basal cell carcinoma:

• Sun exposure.
• HIV disease
• A suppressed immune system
• A history of repeated sunburns
• radiation
• Fair skin

The doctors usually remove all or part of the growth for proper diagnosis. following are some of the techniques to treat with basal cell carcinoma:

• Curettage and desiccation: This method is often preferred in which basal cell carcinoma is scooping out by using the instrument called a curette. Desiccation is used to control the bleeding and is used to kill the remaining cancer cells. This technique is best suited for non-crucial areas like the trunk and extremities.

• Surgical excision: The tumor is cut out and stitched up.

• Radiation therapy : Radiation therapy is used for the areas that are difficult to treat with surgery.

• Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery is achieved by freezing basal cell carcinoma. Liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill the abnormal cells.

• Mohs micrographic surgery: In this technique, a small piece of the tumor is removed and examines it under the microscope during surgery.

Some preventive techniques for basal cell carcinoma cancer are:

• Avoiding unprotected exposure to the sun during peak radiation times.
• Limiting recreational sun exposure.
• Regular use of sunscreen lotions.
• Wearing broad hats and tightly woven protective clothing while outdoors in the sun.
• Regular checkups.