Fact Sheets

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
Basal cell carcinoma accounts for 80 percent of all skin cancers. The cause is damage to the DNA of cells in the epidermis, the top layer of the skin.
Actinic Keratosis (AK)
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a scaly and rough patch of skin caused by years of sun damage. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that forms in the cells that produce skin color. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Melanocytic Nevi (Moles)
Melanocytic nevus is the medical term for moles. They can develop on any part of the body and in most cases, they don't require treatment.
Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
Mohs surgery is a type of surgery for skin cancer that minimizes the amount of skin removed. Learn more about this procedure.
Benign Eyelid and Eye Growths
While not cancerous, benign growths on the eyelid or eye can become uncomfortable or interfere with vision. These growths are common and treatable.
Photoaging (Sun Damage)
Photoaging is when the sun prematurely—and sometimes dangerously—ages the skin. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Photodynamic Therapy
Photodynamic therapy is a sun damage treatment that relies on a photosensitizing drug and particular kind of light. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer in the middle and outer skin layers caused by ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Skin Cancer
A disease caused by ultraviolet light that comes from the sun’s rays.