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;What is it? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands, and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangerous but less common. ;Why do people get it? Anyone can get skin cancer, but it is more common in people who Spend a lot of time in the sun or have been sunburned Have light-colored skin, hair and eyes Have a family member with skin cancer Are over age 50 ;What it looks like?; How can it be prevented?;Symptoms of skin cancer Both basal cell and squamous cell cancers can appear in a variety of forms. They are usually painless and grow slowly. They can show up anywhere on your body but are most likely to appear on exposed skin, especially on your face or neck. ;Symptoms of basal cell carcinoma Basal cell cancers may: be smooth and pearly look waxy appear as a firm, red lump bleed sometimes develop a crust or scab begin to heal but never completely heal be itchy look like a flat, red spot that is scaly and crusty develop into a painless ulcer. Symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma Squamous cell cancers usually develop in areas that?have been damaged by sun?exposure. They are mainly?found on the face, neck, bald scalps, arms, backs of hands?and lower legs. Squamous cell cancers may: look scaly have a hard, crusty cap make the skin raised in the area of the cancer feel tender to touch bleed sometimes. ;Changes in your skin If you notice anything unusual on your skin that doesn’t go away in?a month, show it to your doctor. It might?help to take a photograph of anything unusual so you can check for any changes. Remember that there are many other skin conditions that are not cancer, especially in older people. ;How is it diagnosed? Biopsy The dermatologist will be able to tell a great deal from a simple examination of the affected area of skin. They may use an instrument called a derm