Basal Cell Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

🌞 Why do superficial basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) so often appear on sun-exposed areas like the back? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, and chronic UV radiation is the biggest culprit. UV rays cause direct DNA damage in skin cells and weaken the skin’s natural repair mechanisms over time. 📍 Areas like the upper back, shoulders, chest, and face are especially vulnerable because they get intermittent but intense sun exposure (think vacations, gardening, golfing, or a d

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