What is the most common type of skin cancer found on your eyelids and face???

1) Basal cell carcinoma.

2) Melanoma

3) Squamous cell carcinoma

 

Answer: Basal cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma is a type of nonmelanoma skin cancer, and is the most common form of cancer in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, 75% of all skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas. Basal cell skin cancer almost never spreads. But, if left untreated, it may grow into surrounding areas and nearby tissues and bone. Basal cell can also grow around the eyelid.  It is most common in fair skinned individuals with a history of prolongued sun exposure.  It is important to have any new bumps or moles around your face, eyelids and body evaluated by a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon.

Figure 1.  Basal cell carcinoma of the lower lid.  Notice the loss of lashes and the raised, pearly appearance of the lesion.