Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

General Information

Photos of Various Kinds of Skin Damage from Sun Exposure

The Mayo Clinic has prepared a series of slides showing a variety of skin conditions resulting from over-exposure to sunlight. The slides include examples of:

  • Uneven pigmentation
  • Solar lentigines

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: General Information

Nonmelanomas are the most common cancers of the skin.

There are many types of nonmelanoma skin cancers, but 2 types are most common – basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. These 2 types are also known as keratinocyte carcinomas.