Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Basal Cell Carcinomas

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 80% of all skin cancer cases. It is caused by sun exposure and appears as a small, raised, skin-coloured bump or patch with a stern and slightly rolled edge. BCCs may look like a scab, an open sore, a reddish patch, or a …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 2× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-2175 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 80% of all skin cancer cases. It is caused by sun exposure and appears as a small, raised, skin-coloured bump or patch with a stern and slightly rolled edge. BCCs may look like a scab, an open sore, a reddish patch, or a scar, and they can grow larger over time. Left untreated, they can cause damage to the skin and surrounding tissue, and in rare cases, they may spread to other parts of the body. Treatment for BCC usually involves surgery, radiation therapy, or topical medications. Early detection and appropriate treatment are key to preventing BCC from spreading and causing serious harm.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Dermatologic Research And Therapy (ISSN 2471-2175).

Journal editorial board
Wenbin Tan · United States Anand Rotte · United States David Fisher · United States

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