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| Tumors & Cancerous Growths | |
|---|---|
| *occur when skin cells multiply or reproduce faster than normal. Thoses that do so without cell mutation are considered benign or non cancerous. | Those that reproduce rapidly and with cell mutation are considered malignant or cancerous. |
| **3 TYPES OF SKIN CANCER** | Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. |
| Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common & most curable | Squamous cell carcinoma is the 2nd most common & accounts for 20% of all skin cancers. |
| Malignant Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. | Precancerous Conditions-Ak- actinic keratosis or solar keratosis5% of AK's become squamous cell carcinoma. |
| Carcinoma-malignant tumorsMiscellaneous- skin conditions & diseasesHyperkeratosis- calluses, corns, & warts | wrinkles- caused by a breakdown of collagen & elastinRosacea- a facial skin disorder accompanied by chronic reddness & inflammation and/or acneSpiderveins- broken blood vessels |