Basal cells are small, round skin cells normally found in the upper part of your skin (called the epidermis). When these cells become cancerous, they grow out of control, and typically turn into small....
Your doctor will examine your skin and do a biopsy, which involves removing skin so it can be examined in a laboratory. In some cases, the doctor will cut or shave away a small piece of abnormal skin ....
A basal cell skin cancer usually appears as a tiny, painless bump with a pink, pearly surface. As the cancer slowly grows, the center of the bump may become sore and develop into a crater that bleeds,....
Because the risk of developing basal cell cancer is increased by unprotected exposure to sunlight, you can help to reduce this risk in several ways: Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF)....


