Common Skin Conditions > Skin Cancer > Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer. It again is found mostly in fair-skinned people, but very seldom in dark-skinned people. These are more commonly found on the rim of the ear, the face, lips, and mouth. This type of cancer may appears as a bump, or as a red, scaly patch. Squamous cell CA may turn into large masses and become invasive. Unlike basal cell carcinoma, this form of cancer can metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). Early diagnosis and treatment is essential. When found early and treated properly, the cure rate for both BCC and SCC is more than 95 percent.
Treatment options include excision, topical chemotherapy, immune therapy, curettage and electrodessication, and MOHS micrographic surgery. |
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