Cbcc dermatology

How long can you wait to treat basal cell carcinoma?

There can be a wait up to a few months.
BCC is the most common type of non melanoma skin cancer.
It generally takes years to develop in most people.
So waiting a short time is unlikely to do any harm..

The ABCDE rule helps health professionals assess different features to tell a normal mole from skin cancer.

1. A is for asymmetry.
One-half of a mole does not have the same shape as the other half.
2. B is for border.
The edge of a mole is uneven (irregular).
3. C is for colour
4. D is for diameter
5. E is for evolving