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Skin Cancer

AAD pamplet on Skin CancerSkin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the skin. It is the most common type of cancer. It is almost always cured when it is found early and treated. So it is important to see your doctor if you have changes in your skin.

Most skin cancers are the nonmelanoma type. There are two main types of nonmelanoma skin cancer: Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma.

AAD pamphlet on Skin Cancer

AAD pamphlet on Atypical Nevus Atypical Nevus

An atypical or dysplastic nevus (mole) is a benign growth that may share some of the features of melanoma, but is NOT a melanoma or any other form of cancer.

AAD pamphlet on Atypical Nevus

AAD pamplet on Actinic KeratosesActinic Keratoses

Actinic keratoses or solar keratoses are considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer.

AAD pamplet on Actinic Keratoses

AAD pamphlet on Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer worldwide.

AAD pamphlet on Basal Cell Carcinoma

AAD pamphlet on Squamous Cell CarcinomaSquamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common cancer of the skin.

AAD pamphlet on Squamous Cell Carcinoma

AAD pamplet on MelanomaMelanoma

Melanoma is cancer of melanocytes, the skin cells that produce the pigment responsible for skin color. Click here for more information about melanoma.

AAD pamphlet on Melanoma

More resources

  • SkinCancerNet — This is an informational site by the American Academy of Dermatology

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