Tag Archives: basal cell carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma–Treatment Options Explained
What do you do after receiving a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma? This is a question faced by more than one million people in the United States each year. Read on to learn about the different treatment options available for the most common skin cancer. Continue reading
The Many Faces of Basal Cell Carcinoma
You may know that basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy in humans, but did you know that there are different types? The diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma goes beyond the term itself, and this is an important distinction in terms of treatment options. Continue reading
Basal Cell Carcinoma
You love fun under the sun and use SPF religiously, but just how damaging are its rays? Skin lesions that recurrently bleed, crust, and just won’t disappear require a trip to the dermatologist. A likely diagnosis for this common clinical scenario might be basal cell carcinoma—read on and learn more about “the most common cancer of all time.” Continue reading
To tan or not to tan?
As the winter season draws nearer, people everywhere are renewing tanning memberships. But before you go after that sun-kissed glow by visiting a tanning booth, remember that research has linked tanning bed use to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as to an increased risk of melanoma. Continue reading