title: Skin Cancer.
abstract: Skin cancer accounts for most malignancies across the globe. They are primarily divided into melanoma and nonmelanoma skin malignancies. Nonmelanoma skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Fair skin and chronic ultraviolet B exposure are the most important risk factors. Primary prevention is achieved by avoiding sun exposure and tanning beds.
authors.affiliation: Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow, Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208, USA.
authors.forename: Miguel A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Linares
authors.affiliation: Nahed A. Zakaria MD, P.C., 1080 Kirts Boulevard, Ste #400, Troy, MI 48084, USA.
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zakaria
authors.affiliation: Albion Family Clinic & Walkin, Unit 309-1620, Albion Road, Etobicoke, ON M9V4B4, Canada. Electronic address: parmindermd@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Parminder
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nizran
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000473:pathology; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; Dermoscopy; Excision margin; Histopathologic; Melanoma; Melanonychia; Squamous cell carcinoma