The nodular form of basal cell carcinoma is usually skin-colored with tiny blood vessels visible. The infiltrating type of basal cell carcinoma can appear as a scar or resemble a superficial skin ulcer. These skin cancers often fool patients because they appear small. Basal cell carcinoma typically has a rounded border with a central depression and a small crust due to bleeding. This image displays how basal cell carcinomas can bleed, either from being traumatized or on their own. Basal cell carcinomas can grow rapidly, in weeks to months, or slowly, over years. This nodular basal cell carcinoma displays a "rolled" edge, typical to the lesion. Basal cell carcinomas can be red due to the presence of many blood vessels, as displayed in this image. Basal cell carcinoma can look like an ulcer. Basal cell skin cancers often have a shiny appearance with noticeable small blood vessels. This image displays multiple basal cell carcinoma. This image displays a shiny-appearing lesion with small, visible blood vessels typical of basal cell carcinoma. Basal cell skin cancers can be subtle. Just to the right of the nose and slightly below there is some redness and fine blood vessels. This is an early basal cell skin cancer. This image displays a smooth lesion with small blood vessels on the surface typical of basal cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinomas may sometimes have a blue-black, irregular discoloration. This image displays a scaly, red, round lesion with crusts typical of basal cell carcinoma. This image displays a basal cell carcinoma with a typical rolled border and crusted center.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1672-1674, 1676-1693. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp. 747, 768. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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