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==Basal Cell Carcinoma History and Symptoms== | ==Basal Cell Carcinoma History and Symptoms== | ||
Basal cell carcinoma | *Basal cell carcinoma usually is asymptomatic. | ||
*People usually present with lesions on sun-exposed areas of skin mainly face, neck, and head. | |||
*They can have variable appearances which can be listed below: | |||
*Flat, firm, pale/yellow areas | *Flat, firm, pale/yellow areas | ||
*Raised reddish patches that may be itchy | *Raised reddish patches that may be itchy | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
The history and symptoms of basal cell carcinoma include skin growths on sun-exposed skin. They are fragile and may bleed easily.
Basal Cell Carcinoma History and Symptoms
- Basal cell carcinoma usually is asymptomatic.
- People usually present with lesions on sun-exposed areas of skin mainly face, neck, and head.
- They can have variable appearances which can be listed below:
- Flat, firm, pale/yellow areas
- Raised reddish patches that may be itchy
- Small, pink/red, translucent, shiny, pearly bumps, which might have blue, brown, or black areas
- Pink growths with raised edges and a lower area in their center
- Open sores that don’t heal, or that heal and reappear