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Epithelial cancer--Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma? |
by:
DR SOON |
Epithelial cancer arises from the cells of the epithelium, the outermost
layer of the skin or mucosal lining. Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Cancers are the
two most common epithelial cancer.
Most often we can not tell what is what because we all think that what we have is all the same. Well we are wrong! It is important to understand differences in skin appearance as the impact and damage
Squamous Cell Cancers, SCC and Basal Cell Cancer, BCC can cause to the skin is extensive. Look out for these symptoms and if present see your doctor;
1. If you find any change on the skin, especially in the size or colour of a mole or other darkly pigmented growth or spot, or a new growth
2. The scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or change in the appearance of a bump or nodule
the spread of pigmentation beyond its border such as dark colouring that spreads past the edge of a mole or mark a change in sensation, itchiness, tenderness, or pain
Usually Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) symptoms begin as a small lump on your skin that is smooth and pearly or waxy in form. It may bleed or develop a crust. The sore will appear as if the wound is healing, but will not improve.
It is also known as rodent's ulcer. Keep a look out for flat, red spots, with a scaly and crusty appearance. BCC’s appear on
the upper half of your face especially in between the nose and the eyes and on the forehead.
Squamous cell cancers (SCC) have a scaly appearance. Look out for a hard, horny cap growth on your skin which is tender when touched. SCC’s are generally found on arms, hands and lower legs. Most importantly, if you notice something unusual on your skin that just suddenly appeared and hasn't gone away within a month get it checked.
Diagnosis is by biopsy.If you have questions
related to this article you may e-mail me at doctor@soontongkiong.com
quoting the contents of the article.
About the author
DR SOON is a medical practitioner. He holds four degrees. MBBS
(University of Malaya), MBA (University of East Asia), LLB (Hons)
(University of Wolverhampton), Master of Medicine (Edith Cowan
University).
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Dr SOON is the owner of AskMyVisitor.com and MyScriptDoctor.com
where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information
on
many medical, health and lifestyle topics.
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