The main types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma - all named after the type of cells within the epidermis that they form in.
90% of cases are caused by cumulative or intermittent and intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) which can result the out-of-control growth of abnormal cells in the epidermis caused by unrepaired DNA damage that triggers mutations. These mutations lead the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors.
1 in 4 males and 1 in 5 females in the UK will develop skin cancer in their lifetime and it is the most common form of cancer worldwide!
1 in 36 males, and1 in 47 females will develop melanoma - the most serious, life-threatening form of the disease.
PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES.
To learn more and take charge of your skin health and surveillance install the Skcin app for free on your mobile device!
Go to: app.skcin.org
(using Safari browser on IOS or Chrome browser on Android)
Tap ‘INSTALL’ and ‘Add to home screen’
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