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In this article, we will cover the various Types of Skin Cancers, Skin Cancer Types or Skin Cancer Categories. .
Interestingly, Skin Cancer has the unique distinction of being the most easily detectable form of cancer, due to its clearly Visible Symptoms of Skin Cancer. And for the same reason, Skin Cancer is also the most easily curable forms of cancer. Offcourse, the cases are dealt with on need by need basis and stats may vary.

The most common cause of skin cancers is too much exposure to the UV or Ultra Violet rays. This exposure may be from direct sun (most common and depends upon the geographical locations). Although some jobs also make people prone to Skin Cancer, say for example, the job of a scientist working on radio-active elements. It is estimated that over a million people are affected by skin cancer each year and that no. keeps on increasing.

Here are the most common types of skin cancers that are observed.


-- Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer:

As per the stats, this is the most common types of Skin Cancers, and accounts for every 3 out of 4 cases of skin cancers reported.

The carcinomas for Basal Cell are found on the hands, face region and neck area.
One good thing about this kind of cancer is that it is easily curable. Another positive news is that it does not spread out to other body parts.

Sours, Bumps, redness, yellow or white scars are the most common symptoms of Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer.

-- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer:

Carcinoma are found in body parts directly exposed, like face, neck, ear, etc. These, if not attended to on time, can soon reach out and spread to other body parts like the lymph, the nerves and its system and main blood stream, causing much severe damage.

Ulcers, Bumps, unhealing bumps, redness and flat spots are common symptoms of Squamous Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer.

-- Melanoma Skin Cancer:
The worst is kept for last. The Melanoma Skin Cancer is the deadliest kind of skin cancer. Though it is known to develop in any body part, but obviously the areas like the hands, waist, legs and trunk are known to be the most affected areas by Melanoma Skin Cancer.
Although it is deadliest skin cancer, if detected early, it can be cured easily.

Moles and Spots are typical symptoms of Melanoma Skin Cancer. They can change color, shape and size and it is possible that they may have more than one color in the spots and moles occuring in the same area. Patients need to be extra careful to get this kind of skin cancer detected