Skin cancer is the disease in which the epidermis, also known as the outer layer, is infected with malignant tumor cells. The first case of skin cancer was discovered in 1804 by a French doctor named René Lannec. There are six types. Three major types and three minor types of skin cancer. The main forms are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. The three minor types are sarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and sebaceous gland carcinoma. The signs and symptoms vary between the different types, but they all have one thing in common: changes in the skin. Changes in the skin could be a growth, a spot that looks like a rash, or even a sore that doesn't get better over time or turns into a mole. The most common causes of skin cancer are excessive exposure to UV rays, tanning or genetic factors. Skin cancer cannot be transmitted from person to person, which means it is not contagious. Sunburn is the leading cause of skin cancer today. When diagnosing any form of skin cancer, your doctor or dermatologist may remove a portion of the abnormal area of ​​skin and send it to a laboratory for testing. Treatment depends on the type of cancer, the stage of location, the aggressiveness or level of the cancer, and the patient's condition. While surgery is recommended in most cases, it is not always the best treatment method for everyone. Different surgical procedures used to treat the disease are known as excision, Mohs surgery, curatage and electrodissection. The three main types of skin cancer: Basal cell carcinoma: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer in Americans infecting over 2 years. millions of Americans every year. Symptoms are sores that are pink in color or look like open wounds. It is mostly a... middle of paper ......Arkel cell carcinoma. Although skin cancer is the most common type of cancer and has more than a thousand types, there are many ways to prevent it. One example is staying in the shade, especially in the late morning and early afternoon. Whenever possible, wear sunscreen. Avoid tanning beds, booths, etc. at all costs. They are more dangerous than help. Keep areas covered where the sun can expose more. Keep children out of the sun. Their skin is thinner and more fragile than that of adults. Keep an eye on your skin. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends a monthly head-to-toe checkup. Wear a hat and sunglasses to avoid constant exposure to your head and eyes. The statistics of people who have developed skin cancer and those who have died from it are alarming. Last year over 100,000 people were diagnosed with skin cancer and an alarming number of over 12,000 died.