Types of Skin Cancer and Precancer:

All of the cancers listed below are linked to increased sun exposure, and are most common in people with fair skin. Although they don't get skin cancer as frequently as others, African-Americans can develop skin cancer.

Actinic keratosis is a precancer, so it can develop into skin cancer. For this reason, these sun-damaged rough spots are often frozen off using liquid nitrogen. More photos...

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. For the most part, these cancers grow slowly in one area and do not spread to other areas of the body. Mohs surgery is one treatment option for this type of cancer. More photos...

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer. Although it is uncommon, SCC can spread to the ears, lips, genitals, and other locations. Mohs surgery is one treatment option for this type of cancer. More photos...

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, and the third most common. Melanoma will spread to other parts of the body if not treated early. Treatment involves cutting out the tumor and the surrounding area after biopsy confirms the suspicion of melanoma. The cure rate is very good if the cancer is found and treated early. Sometimes, other treatment may be used as well. More photos...