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The NHS describes basal cell carcinoma as a type of non-melanoma skin cancer that starts in the top layer of the skin, while outlining the main cause of the form of skin cancer and stating that it can be easily treated.
“The main cause is ultraviolet light, which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds,” the NHS website reads. “Things that increase your chances of getting non-melanoma skin cancer include your age, having pale skin and having had skin cancer in the past.
“It’s possible to reduce your risk of skin cancer by being careful in the sun – for example, by using sunscreen and reapplying it regularly. There’s another type of skin cancer called melanoma. It’s less common and usually more serious than non-melanoma skin cancer.”
The NHS went on to add: “They are often first noticed as a scab that bleeds and does not heal completely or a new lump on the skin.
“Basal cell carcinomas can develop as a nodule that progressively and slowly enlarges. Some Basal cell carcinomas are superficial and look like a scaly red flat mark on the skin. Others form a lump and have a pearl-like rim surrounding a central crater and there may be small red blood vessels present across the surface. Any new lesions need to be shown to a doctor.”
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