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Non-melanoma skin cancer most often originates from the external skin surface as a squamous cell carcinoma or a basal cell carcinoma.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNon-melanoma skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin.
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∙ 12y agoAnywhere and everywhere. I have had it removed from behind my ear, on a leg, and on the back.
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∙ 9y agoSkin cancer originates in the epidermis, but can go into deeper layers as it advances.
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What does the protective layer of skin prevent?
skin cancer
What is the problem of ozone layer?
Skin cancerEye cataractSuppression of skin cancer.
What is non-melanoma cancer?
Non-melanoma skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin.
Is malignant melanoma skin cancer derived from epithelial cells?
No, melanoma is skin cancer derived from melanocytes. Non-melanoma skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin.
If the ozone layer decreases what is the number of people who get skin cancer each year?
The ozone layer decreases, the UV enter the earth. These UV will cause skin cancer to large masses.
What does the ozone layer have to do with skin?
The ozone has a harsh affect on skin. It penetrates the skin. It also causes cancer.
Decrease in the ozone layer causes cancer?
The ozone layer acts as a filter that stops certain harmful frequency's of light from making it to the surface of the earth. The thinning or removal of this layer of ozone means that the skin becomes exposed to harmful solar radiation and this can lead to cancer on the skin. This cancer can then spread to other parts of the body and cause death.
An increase in skin cancer can be traced to a decrease in atmospheric what?
An increase in skin cancer can be trace to a decrease in atmospheric ozone.
What are the problames that the hole in the ozone layer causes?
It can cause skin cancer.
An increases in skin cancer can be traced to a decrease in atmospheric?
Ozone Layer.
an increase in skin cancer can be traced to a decreased in atmospheric?
Ozone Layer.
What does the ozone layer of the atmosphere have to do with skin?
The ozone layer blocks out Ultra Violet (UV) light that causes sunburn, and with prolonged exposure, skin cancer.
