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ABCD Rule
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A: Asymmetric, irregular B: Borders, several C: Colors, D: Diameter greater than 6 mm (size of pencil eraser) is cancerous
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Epithelial cells, not in contact with the basement membrane, develop lesions; metastasizes to lymph nodes if not removed; more aggressive and invasive, usually on back of hands, ears, scalp; appearance is reddened rounded elevated area
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Cells of lowest level of epidermis invade the dermis and hypodermis; exposed areas develop ulcer; slow to metastasize; least malignant and most common, usually on face; appearance is shiny, dome-shaped nodues
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Malignant Melanoma
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Rare but often delay cancer of melanocytes, 50% survival rate, some develop from moles; appearance is brown to black patch, metastasizes to lymph nodes and blood vessels
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Melanocytes
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Pigment-producing cells
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