Basal+Cell+Carcinoma

//Western Diagnosis// skin cancer

Etiology
1. sun-exposure 2. seems to be related to amount of melanin pigmentation a. higher in those with fair complexion and sun exposure

Signs & Symptoms
1. begins as small shiny papule a. pearly opalescence 2. slowly enlarges until after a few months has a pearly border with telangiectasias 3. possibly a central ulcer 4. recurrent crusting and bleeding 5. **rarely metastasiz**e but may invade local tissues

Diagnosis
1. biopsy

Treatment
1. excision a. often done as a punch biopsy 2. prevention by avoiding xs sun exposure over time 3. Hoxsey

Sunscreen stop UVB UVA = "aging" - ages the skin UVB = "burning" - burns the skin