The Three Main Types of Skin Cancer

An estimated one in five people will develop skin cancer at some point in their lifetime, which makes skin cancer the top form of cancer in the United States. Since skin cancer is usually caused by UV (ultraviolet) exposure, our best chance of avoiding this cancer is by protecting ourselves from the sun with clothing and sunscreen. The skin cancer experts at Grossmont Dermatology Medical Clinic explain the three most common forms of skin cancer in this blog. Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) BCC is the most prevalent form of skin cancer. With BCC, sun exposure causes a mutation in the … Continue reading