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Most common type of skin cancer in USA - Skin cancer Most common type of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma symptoms - Appearance varies; smooth, shiny bump, pink to pearly white Basal cell carcinoma common locations - cheeks, nose, face, neck, arms, back basal cell carcinoma diagnosis gold standard - biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis - Precursor to squamous cell carcinoma numerous dry, round and pink to red lesions w/ rough and scaly texture --> does not heal, slow growing in sun exposed areas Actinic keratosis diagnosis gold standard - Biopsy. if not an option, refer to derm Actinic keratosis treatment gold standard - small- cryotherapy large- number 5-FU (5-flouracil aka efudex). 5-FU medication Causes skin to ooze, crust, scab and be red **5-flouracil/ efudex-wear sunscreen!!**