What are the risks of basal cell carcinoma?
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Most people with no medical background are familiar with only two types of tumors. These are benign and malignant tumors. Today, we would like to discuss an intermediate type of tumor: basal cell carcinoma. Let’s take a closer look at this condition.
What is basal cell carcinoma?
Doctors classify this growth as a cancerous tumor, yet it does not grow rapidly and does not metastasize. This fact classifies it as a non-cancerous growth. When this condition arises, basal cells located deep within the epithelial layer divide uncontrollably. The tumor most commonly develops on exposed areas of skin that are directly exposed to the sun (face, neck, hands), as well as on the back and chest.
Causes
There are few factors that trigger the growth of basal cell carcinoma. In most cases, these include:
1. Increased solar radiation in countries with hot climates;
2. A weakened immune system—which can be supported with NOW Foods products—and a genetic predisposition to growths;
3. Exposure of the skin to toxic or carcinogenic substances;
It has also been observed that the presence of a large number of moles or freckles on the body significantly increases the risk of developing this type of intermediate tumor.
Symptoms and Treatment
This condition has very characteristic signs. They cannot be confused with any other symptoms. These include:
1. Areas of redness on the skin with raised edges;
2. Nodules distributed across the affected skin surface;
3. The presence of small ulcers on the reddened areas;
4. The formation of light-colored crusts on the ulcerated surface.
Another symptom of basal cell carcinoma is that, over time, the lesion spreads to cover larger and deeper areas of the skin and begins to ooze.
A lasting and rapid therapeutic effect can only be achieved through a comprehensive approach. At the same time, it is necessary to minimize time spent in the sun and try to protect the affected area from mechanical trauma. The primary treatment involves short-focus or laser therapy, cryotherapy, or surgical intervention. If there is an increased risk of malignant neoplasms, the course of treatment may be supplemented with Now Foods Indole-3-Carbinol. If you suspect the development of tumorous processes, see a doctor immediately.
