What are the three main types of skin cancer?

There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It usually appears as a small, raised bump that may be red, white, or tan. Basal cell carcinomas are most often found on areas of the skin that get a lot of sun exposure, such as the face, neck, chest, and back.

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer. It usually appears as a raised area of skin that may be red, white, or tan. Squamous cell carcinomas are most often found on areas of the skin that get a lot of sun exposure, such as the face, neck, chest, and back.

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It can appear as a new mole or a change in an existing mole. Melanomas are usually black or brown, but they can also be pink, red, blue, or even white. Melanomas can occur on any area of the skin, but they are most often found on the face, neck, chest, and back.