{"id":2158,"date":"2019-06-06T17:19:18","date_gmt":"2019-06-06T17:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scfredesignpro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=2158"},"modified":"2025-05-13T14:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T14:30:05","slug":"bcc-warning-signs-images","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/basal-cell-carcinoma\/bcc-warning-signs-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Basal Cell Carcinoma Warning Signs and Images"},"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=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/le-carcinome-basocellulaire\/#warning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2507\" src=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/france-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/basalzellkarzinom\/#warning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2508\" src=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/germany-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"10\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/il-carcinoma-basocellulare\/#warning\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2509\" src=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/italy-flag-icon-16.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"16\" height=\"11\" \/><\/a> \u00a0<a href=\"\/\/skincancer.org\/international\/carcinoma-basocelular\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4187\" src=\"\/\/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\/el-carcinoma-basocelular-carcinoma-de-celulas-basales\/#warning\">En Espanol<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Basal Cell Carcinoma<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: rgba(50,63,74,0.65);\">Warning Signs &amp; Pictures<\/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;What Does Basal Cell Carcinoma Look Like?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;9\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;large&#8221;]Understanding what basal cell carcinoma (BCC) looks like is important. With early detection and treatment, almost all basal cell skin cancers can be successfully removed without complications.<\/p>\n<p>Look out for BCC warning signs, including new, changing or unusual skin growths, so you can spot skin cancers early, when they are easiest to treat and cure.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;page-nav&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#five\">How to spot a BCC: five warning signs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tricky\">BCCs can be tricky<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#do\">What you can do<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/rare-skin-cancers\/\">Rare skin cancers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/skin-cancer-pictures\/\">Skin cancer pictures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/skin-cancer-awareness-month\/toolkit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skin Cancer Awareness Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#moreimg\">More BCC images<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/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\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;subpage-nav&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Overview&#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%2Fbasal-cell-carcinoma%2F|title:Basal%20Cell%20Carcinoma||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#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%2Fbasal-cell-carcinoma%2Fbcc-causes-and-risk-factors%2F|title:Basal%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Risk%20Factors||&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#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%2Fbasal-cell-carcinoma%2Fbcc-treatment-options%2F|title:Basal%20Cell%20Carcinoma%20Treatment||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;five&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to spot a BCC: five warning signs&#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;]Check for BCCs where your skin is most exposed to the sun, especially the face, ears, neck, scalp, chest, shoulders and back, but remember that they can occur anywhere on the body. Frequently, two or more of these warning signs and symptoms are apparent in a BCC tumor.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>An open sore that does not heal<\/strong>, and may bleed, ooze or crust. The sore might persist for weeks, or appear to heal and then come back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A reddish patch or irritated area<\/strong>, on the face, chest, shoulder, arm or leg that may crust, itch, hurt or cause no discomfort.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A shiny bump or nodule<\/strong> that is pearly or clear, pink, red or white. The bump can also be pigmented (tan, black or brown), especially in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/skin-cancer-skin-of-color\/\">people of color<\/a>, and can be mistaken for a normal mole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A small pink growth<\/strong> with a slightly raised, rolled edge and a crusted indentation in the center that may develop tiny surface blood vessels over time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A scar-like area<\/strong> that is flat white, yellow or waxy in color. The skin appears shiny and taut, often with poorly defined borders. This warning sign may indicate an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/when-a-common-skin-cancer-advances\/\">invasive BCC<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span class=\"small\"><em><strong>Basal cell carcinoma pictures.<\/strong> Please note: Since not all BCCs have the same appearance, these images serve as a general reference to what basal cell carcinoma looks like. <\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_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-2782 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma-2-open-sore-340x240.png\" alt=\"picture open sore on the skin basal cell carcinoma\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>An open sore that does not heal<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2783 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma-3-irritated-340x240.png\" alt=\"reddish patch on man's forehead basal cell carcinoma\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>A reddish patch or irritated area<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/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=\"wp-image-2781 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma-1-shiny-bump-340x240.png\" alt=\"picture shiny bump on woman's face\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>A shiny bump or nodule<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2784 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/basal-cell-carcinoma-4-scar-340x240.png\" alt=\"picture white scar man forehead basal cell carcinoma\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>A scar-like area\u00a0that is flat white, yellow or waxy in color<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_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=\"wp-image-5011 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BCC_PinkGrowth_web-340x240.jpg\" alt=\"pink growth bcc\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>A small pink growth\u00a0with a slightly raised, rolled edge and a crusted indentation in the center<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3599 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/BCC_pigmented_Fitz_type_4_jpg_Bwr4Nu1C-340x240.jpg\" alt=\"A basal cell carcinoma may be pigmented, like this one, on skin of color.\" width=\"340\" height=\"240\" \/>A basal cell carcinoma may be pigmented on skin of color. Photo: Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH<\/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;tricky&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;BCCs can be tricky&#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;]Keep in mind that BCCs can look different from the pictures and descriptions above. In some people, BCCs resemble noncancerous skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema. In<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/skin-cancer-skin-of-color\/\"> people with darker skin<\/a>, about half of BCCs are pigmented (meaning brown in color).<\/p>\n<p><strong>When in doubt, check it out.<\/strong> Follow your instincts and visit your dermatologist if you see anything<strong> new, changing or unusual\u00a0<\/strong>on your skin.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>A basal cell carcinoma may be pigmented, like this one, on skin of color. \u00a0Photo courtesy of Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3599&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;do&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What you can do&#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\">If you\u2019ve already had a BCC, you are more likely to develop another, especially in the same sun-damaged area or nearby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">A BCC can recur even when it has been carefully removed the first time, because some cancer cells may remain undetectable after surgery and others can form roots that extend beyond what\u2019s visible. BCCs on the nose, ears and lips are more likely to recur, usually within the first two years after surgery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Here\u2019s what you can do to detect a recurrence and prevent further skin damage that can lead to cancer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Be on the lookout: <\/b>Pay particular attention to any previously treated site, note changes and consult with your dermatologist. If the BCC does return, your doctor may recommend a different type of <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/basal-cell-carcinoma\/bcc-treatment-options\/\">treatment<\/a>, such as <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/treatment-resources\/mohs-surgery\/\">Mohs surgery<\/a>, a highly effective way to prevent and treat recurrences.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Check yourself head to toe:<\/b> Look for new or changing lesions that grow, bleed or do not heal. Learn <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/early-detection\/self-exams\/\">how to check your skin<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>See your dermatologist annually<\/b> for a <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/early-detection\/annual-exams\/\">professional skin exam<\/a>. Self-exams do not take the place of a specialist who is skilled at identifying and treating abnormal skin growths.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Follow up: <\/b>If you\u2019ve already had either BCC or <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/squamous-cell-carcinoma\/\">squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)<\/a>, or a precancer like <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-information\/actinic-keratosis\/\">actinic keratosis<\/a>, be sure to see your doctor at recommended intervals.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><b>Be sun-safe every day of the year: <\/b>Avoid unprotected UV exposure, seek the shade, especially when the sun is strongest and use a <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/sunscreen\/\">broad-spectrum sunscreen<\/a>, a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Safeguarding yourself every day is the single most effective way to reduce your risk of developing skin cancer. Get more <a href=\"http:\/\/skincancer.org\/skin-cancer-prevention\/sun-protection\/\">skin cancer prevention guidelines<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;content-block&#8221; el_id=&#8221;moreimg&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;More BCC images&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"metaslider-id-9106\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 ml-slider-pro-2-47-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-9106 ml-slider ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Dr.Usatine BCC Images\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_9106\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_9106\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9107 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma-shiny-bump-above-upper-lip-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9107 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma, shiny bump above upper lip\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma, shiny bump above upper lip <br \/>\nPhoto credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9108 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma--662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9108 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9109 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-basal-cell-carcinoma-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9109 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large basal cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large basal cell carcinoma <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9110 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma-on-ear-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9110 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma on ear\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma on ear <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9111 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-basal-cell-carcinoma-on-scalp-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9111 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large basal cell carcinoma on scalp\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large basal cell carcinoma on scalp  <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9112 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pigmented-basal-cell-carcinoma-on-scalp-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9112 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Pigmented basal cell carcinoma on scalp\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Pigmented basal cell carcinoma on scalp <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9113 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Pigmented-basal-cell-carcinoma-on-cheek-700x300.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9113 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Pigmented basal cell carcinoma on cheek\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Pigmented basal cell carcinoma on cheek <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9114 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma-shiny-bump-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9114 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma - shiny bump\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma - shiny bump <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9115 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma-a-sore-that-does-not-heal-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9115 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma - a sore that does not heal\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma - a sore that does not heal <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9116 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma-on-cheek-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9116 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma on cheek\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma on cheek <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9117 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Large-pigmented-basal-cell-carcinoma-700x300.jpg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9117 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Large, pigmented basal cell carcinoma\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Large, pigmented basal cell carcinoma <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-9118 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-05-13 14:27:27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basal-cell-carcinoma-a-red-irritated-patch-662x283.jpeg\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-9106 slide-9118 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Basal cell carcinoma - a red, irritated patch\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">Basal cell carcinoma - a red, irritated patch <br \/>Photo credit: Richard P. Usatine, MD.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><br \/>\n[\/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 \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Julie K. Karen, MD<br \/>\n<\/em><em> Ronald L. 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