basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
A type of skin cancer that develops in the basal cells of the top layer (epidermis) of the skin.
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Research snapshot – A consensus report about early detection of melanoma Janda 2020
…Khosrotehrani K, Mar V, Soyer HP, Whiteman DC. Early detection of melanoma: a consensus report from the Australian Skin and Skin Cancer Research Centre Melanoma Screening Summit. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 2020. doi: 10.1111/1753-6405.12972. Read more…
naevus (plural: naevi)
A small dark spot on the skin that arises from skin cells called melanocytes. Also called a mole….
solar keratosis
A red, scaly spot on the skin that is a sign of sun damage to the skin. Also called a sunspot….
melanin
Brown pigment that gives the skin its colour….
lymphscintigraphy
A procedure in which a radioactive substance is injected into the skin to identify sentinel lymph nodes….
Clark level
A number (1–5) that describes how far a melanoma has penetrated into the skin.
human papillomavirus (HPV)
A group of viruses that can cause infection in the skin surface of different areas of the body including the genitals. Some strains increase the risk of cancer, including cervical cancer. Also called a wart virus.
epidermis
The top, outer layer of the two main layers that make up the skin.
dermis
The lower layer of the two main layers that make up the skin.