BCCs frequently develop in people who have fair skin, yet they can occur in people with darker skin.
BCCs look like a flesh-colored, pearl-like bump or a pinkish patch of skin.
BCCs develop after years of frequent sun exposure or indoor tanning.
BCC are common on the head, neck, and arms, yet can form anywhere on the body, including the chest, abdomen, and legs.
Early diagnosis and treatment for BCC is important. BCC can invade the surrounding tissue and grow into the nerves and bones, causing damage and disfigurement.
SCC is the second most common type of skin cancer.
People who have light skin are most likely to develop SCC, yet they can develop in darker-skinned people.
SCC often looks like a red firm bump, scaly patch, or a sore that heals and then re-opens.
SCC tend to form on skin that gets frequent sun exposure, such as the rim of the ear, face, neck, arms, chest, and back. SCC can grow deep in the skin and cause damage and disfigurement. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent this and stop SCC from spreading to other areas of the body.