Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most type of skin cancer, and is commonly caused by regular exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Squamous cell carcinoma is a slow-growing skin cancer, but it can spread to the tissues, bones, and lymph nodes where it can be hard to treat. Some factors make it more likely to develop squamous cell carcinoma including exposure to ultraviolet radiation, Bowen’s disease, and having a lighter skin complexion. More exposure to ultraviolet radiation whether it being the sun or a tanning bed can increase your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma has the potential to recur and metastasize. Depending on how severe the case was, in terms of size. Larger abrasions have a higher
