Basal cell carcinomas appear as flesh-colored bumps with a pearlesque finish or a pink patch of skin. They are most likely to occur in fair-skinned people with a history of frequent sun exposure or indoor tanning, though they can happen on darker skin as well. These cancers are more common in areas that receive frequent sun exposure like the head, arms, and neck but can appear anywhere on the body.

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