19/03/2026
B A S A L C E L L C A R C I N O M A
👉🏼O N E T O K N O W A B O U T
- The most common cancer in humans
- Accounts for 80% of non melanoma skin cancers
- Nodular and superficial variants are what we see clinically
- More common in men
- Occur in areas of chronic UV exposure (sun/tanning beds)
- If left untreated they can lead to local, deep spread with invasion of soft tissue, bone and cartilage
- Require surgical excision under local anaesthetic and are easily treated if caught early
If you notice one of these lesions in the pics, be sure to get your skin checked👩🏻⚕️