TYPES OF SKIN CANCER

Question 1

ACTINIC KERATOSIS

Answer 1

Scaly crusty growths that form in areas most exposed to the sun; face, scalp, lips and the back of hands.
PRECANCEROUS GROWTH

Question 2

ATYPICAL MOLES

Answer 2

People who have atypical moles have an increased risk of developing Melanoma
BENIGN GROWTHS THAT LOOK SIMILAR TO MELANOMA

Question 3

MERKEL CELL CARCINOMA

Answer 3

This form of skin cancer has a high risk of recurring or spreading
RARE AGGRESSIVE FORM OF SKIN CANCER.

Question 4

MELANOMA

Answer 4

Caused mainly by U V exposure or those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. DEADLIEST FORM OF SKIN CANCER

Question 5

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Answer 5

can appear on any part of the body but typical forms and areas exposed to the sun if it goes untreated it can become deadly.
SECOND MOST COMMON TYPE OF SKIN CANCER.

Question 6

BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

Answer 6

these growths form in the outermost layer of the skin this type of skin. This type of skin cancer generally never spreads to other parts
MOST COMMON SKIN CANCER