Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma first affects the basal cells which lie at the below portion of the outer layer of the skin or the epidermis. Basal cell carcinoma has been found to be the most commonly found cancerous ailment across the world. In fact, basal cell carcinoma affects more than 10 lakh US citizens annually. Basal cell carcinoma is commonly known as 'BCC'. Two out of every six cancer cases have been identified to be of the skin.

Basal cell carcinoma generally afflicts at an advanced age especially those people who have to work outdoors. Nowadays, women are also getting affected by basal cell carcinoma. However, instances of men falling prey to basal cell carcinoma still outweigh their fairer counterpart. This is despite the fact that lesser people are now being affected by basal cell carcinoma.

Hence the prime reason for getting affected by basal cell carcinoma is the perennial contact with sun's rays. Basal cell carcinoma is found to affect the scalp, back, ears, face, neck, and shoulders. Of course, basal cell carcinoma also afflicts the unexposed portions. Some other causes of basal cell carcinoma may be tattoos, arsenic contact, radiation exposure or even problems arising from scars, burns or vaccinations.

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