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What is the risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer?
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The subtype also may influence where the tumor develops; lentigo melanoma is more common on the face while acral lentiginous melanoma is more common on the palms of the hand, soles of the feet, or in the nail beds.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoYou can get a Mole and then get Melanoma weenis
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∙ 13y agoCumulative sun exposure is considered a significant risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer. High incidence has been noted in individuals with freckles, light hair, and light complexion.
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∙ 13y agoCumulative sun exposure is considered a significant risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer.
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What is the scientific name for skin cancer?
The scientific name for skin cancer is melanoma.
What is the most common type of cancer in the US?
nonmelanoma skin cancer thyroid cancer colorectal cancers
What type of cancer that actually causes the most deaths yearly?
nonmelanoma skin cancer, thyroid cancer & colorectal cancers
What is the difference between nonmelanoma and melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that grows from pigment cells. They often occur in moles or other parts of the skin. Nonmelanoma comes from any portions of the skin except pigment cells.
What is sqamous cell carcinoma?
Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. It is the uncontrollable growth of abnormal cells .Squamous cell is a type of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
Is The biggest risk factor for the development of skin cancer is excessive exposure to ultraviolet light?
The sun is the primary cause of skin cancer.
How safe is Laser Skin Resurfacing, are there any Cancer risk?
It is generally safe, but does put you at increased risk for skin cancer.
What increases the risk of skin cancer?
Chemicals.
What is squamous carcinoma?
Squamous cell carcinoma is a nonmelanoma type of skin cancer. It is characterized by a bump which exhibits scaly, red patches and is usually larger than an inch in size.
What can put a person at risk for skin cancer?
yes
What is one of the main risk of actinic keratosis?
The main risk of actinic keratosis is of skin cancer. This mainly has to do with the fact that actinic keratosis is caused by sun damage to skin, as is most skin cancer.
Is skin cancer a skin disorder?
Hi there! Yes, it is - Actually, skin cancer is a most common form of cancer a human can face associated with different environmental problem. I have done some research online and came to know that there 3 types of skin cancer that are called as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (the nonmelanoma skin cancers), and melanoma. Now, it differ on individual skin, the type of disorder individual possess. So, if you suffering from nay of the disorder would request you to consult with a skin specialist and take an appropriate treatment for the same.
