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Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer. Skin cancer from overexposure to the sun comes in three distinct forms. Basal Cell Carcinoma. Most common type Least severe Characterized by light or pearly nodules. Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More serious than basal cell carcinoma

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Skin Cancer

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  1. Skin Cancer Skin cancer from overexposure to the sun comes in three distinct forms

  2. Basal Cell Carcinoma • Most common type • Least severe • Characterized by light or pearly nodules

  3. Squamous Cell Carcinoma • More serious than basal cell carcinoma • Often characterized by scaly red papules or nodules

  4. Malignant Melanoma • Third & most serious skin cancer • Characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin • Appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised • Appear on individuals who do no receive regular sun exposure

  5. Malignant Melanoma • Most commonly located on areas of he body that are not regularly exposed • Nicknamed the “city person’s cancer ” • Least common but most dangerous type of skin cancer

  6. Cancer • If detected early, anyone with any of these three forms of skin cancer has a good chance for survival • It is important for a cosmetologist to be able to recognize the appearance of serious skin disorders in order to better serve clients • It also important to remember that a cosmetologist should not attempt to diagnose a skin disorder but should suggest that the client seek the advice of a dermatologist

  7. FYI THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY • ABCD CANCER CHECKLIST • A – ASYMMETRY • B- BORDER • C – COLOR • D – DIAMETER • CHANGES TO ANY OF THESE SHOULD BE EXAMINED BY A PHYSICIAN • AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WWW.cancer.org or (800) ACS-2345

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