By Glenn Broadbent
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October 14, 2023
Skin cancer arises due to uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, and it generally develops on skin areas that are exposed to the sun.
However, it can also form on areas of the skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.
There are several types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma, each named after the type of skin cell from which they arise.