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Spotting and Treating Basal Cell Carcinoma Spotting and Treating Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Spotting and Treating Basal Cell Carcinoma - PPT Presentation

Of all of the various types of skin cancer basal cell carcinoma is the most common It occurs when the basal cells which lie within the deepest part of the skin change due to UVB radiation exposure Visit httpspremierdermorg ID: 904648

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Spotting and Treating Basal Cell Carcinoma Of all of the various types of skin cancer , basal cell carcinoma is the most common. It occurs when the basal cells, which lie within the deepest part of the skin, change due to UVB radiation exposure. About 85% of these carcinomas appear on the face and neck, as well. Fortunately, basal cell carcinoma is very treatable, and many people experience complete remission. How Basal Cell Carcinoma Prese nts Because people are all different, this type of skin cancer can present in a few different ways. First, it might appear as a pink or pearly white bump with opalescent edges that contain small blood vessels that are visible with a magnifying glass (or e ven with the naked eye). It may also present as a mole with a pearlescent edge, a sore that heals and reopens in a cycle, or a flat scar that appears scaly and waxy with blurry edges. Basal cell carcinoma tends to bleed very easily, even when there’s no ap parent cause. Risk Factors and Diagnosis The people who are most commonly diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma have fair skin and are over the age of 50, though it’s been known to affect very young people after excessive sun exposure, as well. In some ca ses, people who have been exposed to therapeutic radiation are also at much higher risk of developing these carcinomas. To diagnose it, a dermatologist will need to take a biopsy , which involve s removing a piece of the skin in question. An excisional biopsy takes the entire tumor and some of the surrounding tissue, which is ideal for smaller spots, and an incisional biopsy takes only a part of the tumor, which is best for larger areas of concern . Treatment Options Treating basal cell carcinoma will look different for different people because no two tumors or individuals are exactly the same. Some of the options include: ● Curettage and Dissection: This is usually the method that dermatologists prefer, and it involves using an instrument called a curette to remove the tumor. It also utilizes an electric current that is designed to kill off any cancer cells that may be left behind. ● Radiation: Radiation is generally only used when tumors do not re spond to other treatments or when the biopsy reveals that it is particularly difficult to treat. It may also be utilized for carcinomas in areas that make other treatments difficult. ● Surgical Excision: In this process, the entire tumor is removed during s urgery and the area is stitched up to heal. ● Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery involves using liquid nitrogen to freeze off the tumor. This only works well for some basal cell carcinomas, however. Other options include prescription medicated creams that stimulate the immune system and Mohs Micrographic Surgery, which is essentially the removal of tissue under a microscope. This is the preferred treatment for larger tumors as it allows the surgeon to remove only the diseased tissue. Basal cell carcinoma certainly sounds scary, but for the vast majority of those who have it, it’s curable when it’s caught early. The best thing anyone can do is prevent it by wearing a good sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, covering up when in the sun, and visiting your der matologist regularly for skin check - ups.