Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCCs)

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• More dangerous than BCCs but not as dangerous as melanomas

• Low chances of spreading if treated early but if left for long time lesions will grow and risks will increase (higher risk for lesions >2cm in diameter, 4mm thickness, recurrent lesions, lesions on ears and lips, poorly differentiated histology)

• More commonly found on sun exposed areas

• May recur even with adequate treatment

• Normally present as: a a scaly/rough spot that might bleed easily and have a recurring ulceration

• Treatment modalities will depend on the stage of the SCC and include cryotherapy (freezing), electrodissection, cauthery and curettage, radiotherapy or surgical removal of lesion (best method).