Skin Cancer NYC - (212) 644-6454 - New York, NY

New York Dermatology 30 East 60th Street (Park/Madison) 8th Floor Suite 805 New York, NY Skin Cancer NYC Treatment Center in New York, NY 212.644.6454 Opened 7 Days a Week for Treatment Skin cancers are classified by the types of epidermal cells involved: Basal cell carcinoma develops from abnormal growth of the cells in the lowest layer of the epidermis and is the most common type of skin cancer.  Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma rarely spread to other parts of the body.  Here are some features to look for: Asymmetry: one half of the abnormal skin area is different than the other half Borders: irregular borders Color: varies from one area to another with shades of tan, brown, or black (sometimes white, red, blue) Diameter: usually (but not always) larger than 6 mm in size (diameter of a pencil eraser) Any skin growth that bleeds or will not heal Use a mirror or have someone help you look on your back, shoulders, and other hard-to-see areas.  212.644.6454