Skin Cancer

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Skin Cancer
There are several types of skin cancer.
Skin cancer that forms in melanocytes (skin cells that make pigment).
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
Layers of Skin
It is mostly made of flat cells. These are squamous cells. Under the squamous cells in the deepest part of the epidermis are round cells called basal cells. Cells called melanocytes make the pigment (color) found in skin and are located in the lower part of the epidermis.
It contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and glands. Some of these glands make sweat, which helps cool the body. Other glands make sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that helps keep the skin from drying out. Sweat and sebum reach the surface of the skin through tiny openings called pores.