Basal cell carcinomas often look like: Open sores Red patches Pink growths Shiny bumps or scars If you have basal cell carcinoma it's likely that you got it because of too much time in the sun.

Despite its prevalence, BCC is often less known than other skin cancers like melanoma. BCC originates from the basal cells, which are responsible for producing new skin cells as old ones die off.

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Basal cell carcinoma can look like a shiny, skin-colored bump that is slightly translucent, according to the Mayo Clinic. It ...

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(Amara Studios) Purdy said patients with basal cell carcinoma, like Blecker, would ideally have to wait no longer than four to six months to see a dermatologist. But she said thousands of ...