Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common of the skin cancers (The Skin Cancer Foundation nd.). The primary cause of having Basal Cell Carcinoma is long exposure to Ultraviolet rays which could be from the sun or tanning beds. However, this type of cancer is more common in people with fair skin, red or blonde hair or eyes with color including green, blue or grey (WebMD nd.). In addition, BCC can also be genetically inherited. It is characterized by two or more of these five features: (1) persistent, non-healing open sore, (2) reddish patch, (3) shiny nodule, (4) Continue reading...