Skin cancer classification

Skin cancer Microchapters

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Actinic keratosis
Bowen's disease
Keratoacanthoma
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Merkel cell carcinoma
Kaposi's sarcoma
Angiosarcoma
Cutaneous B cell lymphoma
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Sebaceous gland carcinoma

Pathophysiology

Causes

Epidemiology & Demographics

Risk factors

Screening

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]

## Overview

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The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which may be locally disfiguring but are unlikely to metastasize (spread to other parts of the body).

## Classification

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The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) which may be locally disfiguring but are unlikely to metastasize (spread to other parts of the body). The most dangerous type of skin cancer is malignant melanoma. This form of skin cancer can be fatal if not treated early but comprises only a small proportion of all skin cancers.

More rare types of skin cancer include:

* Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
* Merkel cell carcinoma
* Kaposi's sarcoma

## References

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