{"id":2109,"date":"2019-06-03T16:56:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T16:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scfredesignpro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2109"},"modified":"2025-03-14T21:04:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T21:04:16","slug":"squamous-cell-carcinoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/squamous-cell-carcinoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Squamous Cell Carcinoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;small translation&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Translation:\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/le-carcinome-epidermoide-cutane\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/france-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/das-plattenepithelkarzinom\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2508\" src=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/germany-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/carcinoma-spino-cellulare\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2509\" src=\"https:\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/italy-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/international\/%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B8%CE%BF%CE%BA%CF%85%CF%84%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%BF-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%BA%CE%B9%CE%BD%CF%89%CE%BC%CE%B1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/greece-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/international\/carcinoma-celulas-escamosas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/portugal-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/international\/carcinoma-de-celulas-escamosas\/\">En Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Squamous Cell Carcinoma\u00a0<span style=\"color: rgba(50,63,74,0.65);\">Overview<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Second Most Common Skin Cancer&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;large&#8221;]What is squamous cell carcinoma? Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin is the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of <strong>squamous cells<\/strong>. When caught early, most SCCs are curable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;callout&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SCC of the skin is also known as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC). Adding the word \u201ccutaneous\u201d identifies it as a skin cancer and differentiates it from squamous cell cancers that can arise inside the body, in places like the mouth, throat or lungs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;page-nav&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What are squamous cells?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#look\">What does SCC look like?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dangerous\">How dangerous is SCC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#widespread\">How widespread is SCC?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6423&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.carcinomasandkeratoses.org\/2019-vol-1-keratinocyte-carcinomas\/?utm_source=SCFSocial&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=c%26k&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1532456871168{background-color: #323f4a !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Risk Factors&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fscc-causes-and-risk-factors%2F|title:Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Risk%20Factors||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Warning Signs&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fscc-warning-signs-and-images%2F|title:Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Warning%20Signs||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Treatment&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fscc-treatment-options%2F|title:Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Treatment||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Advanced Treatment&#8221; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#323f4a&#8221; custom_text=&#8221;#ffcc42&#8243; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-arrow-right&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincancer.org%2Fskin-cancer-information%2Fsquamous-cell-carcinoma%2Fadvanced-scc%2F|title:Advanced%20Squamous%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Treatment||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;what&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What are squamous cells?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]One of three main types of cells in the top layer of the skin (the epidermis), squamous cells are flat cells located near the surface of the skin that shed continuously as new ones form.<\/p>\n<p>Squamous cell carcinoma occurs when DNA damage from exposure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/uv-radiation\/\">ultraviolet radiation<\/a> or other damaging agents trigger abnormal changes in the squamous cells.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;look&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What does SCC look like?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Squamous cell carcinomas can appear as scaly red patches, open sores, rough, thickened or wart-like skin, or raised growths with a central depression. At times, SCCs may crust over, itch or bleed. The lesions most commonly arise in sun-exposed areas of the body. Bowen&#8217;s disease is a type of early stage SCC localized in the outermost layer of skin (in situ).<\/p>\n<p>SCCs can also occur in other areas of the body, including the genitals.<\/p>\n<p>SCCs look different on everyone. For more images, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/skin-cancer-pictures\/\">Skin Cancer Pictures<\/a> page. To learn more about SCC signs, symptoms and early detection strategies, go to our SCC <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/squamous-cell-carcinoma\/scc-warning-signs-and-images\/\">Warning Signs<\/a> page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<em><span class=\"small\">Please note: Since not all SCCs have the same appearance, these photos serve as general reference for what they can look like. If you see something new, changing or unusual on your skin, schedule an appointment with your dermatologist. <\/span><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2792 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-Cell-Carcinoma-2-scaly-patch-on-back-of-hand-340x240.png\" alt=\"Partch on man hand squamous cell carcinoma\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A persistent, scaly red patch with irregular borders that sometimes crusts or bleeds.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2990 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-Cell-Carcinoma-open-sore-that-bleeds-340x240.jpg\" alt=\"Picture open sore man left ear\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">An open sore that bleeds or crusts and persists for weeks.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2793 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-Cell-Carcinoma-3-elevated-growth-on-lip-340x240.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>An elevated growth with a central depression that occasionally bleeds. It may rapidly increase in size.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2791 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Squamous-Cell-Carcinoma-1-wart-like-on-ear-304x240.png\" alt=\"picture wart-like growth on man ear\" width=\"304\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A wart-like growth that crusts and occasionally bleeds.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;dangerous&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How dangerous is SCC?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]While the majority of squamous cell carcinoma cases can be easily and successfully treated, if allowed to grow, these lesions can become disfiguring, dangerous and even deadly. Untreated SCCs can become invasive, grow into deeper layers of skin and spread to other parts of the body.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;stat&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-sm-offset-2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Did you know?<\/h5>\n<p><span class=\"big-stat\">1.8 Million<\/span><\/p>\n<p>An estimated\u00a0<b>1.8 million cases of SCC<\/b> are diagnosed each year, which translates to about <strong>20<\/strong><b>5 cases<\/b> diagnosed every hour.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2110&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;widespread&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How widespread is SCC?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">While SCC is less common than basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the number of reported SCC cases in the U.S. has steadily increased.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li>An estimated\u00a0<b>1.8 million cases of SCC<\/b> are diagnosed each year, which translates to about <strong>20<\/strong><b>5 cases<\/b> diagnosed every hour.<\/li>\n<li>SCC incidence has increased up to <b>200 percent<\/b> in the past three decades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<em><strong>Reviewed by<\/strong>:<br \/>\nElizabeth K. 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