UNDERSTANDING BASAL CELL CARCINOMA (BCC): CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, arising from the basal cells located in the outer layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. It often appears as a pearly bump or a flat, scaly patch on sun-exposed areas, notably the face, ears, neck, scalp, and shoulders. While basal cell carcinoma is rarely life-threatening, the