Skin Cancer Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC): Treatment, symptoms,
advice and help SCC is a malignant tumour of the keratinising
squamous epithelial cells of the skin. SCC: Incidence, age and
sex Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of
skin cancer and usually affects the elderly. It is twice as
common in men and in white-skinned individuals. Signs & symptoms
of SCC: Diagnosis Squamous cell carcinoma in situ (also called
Bowen's disease) which is the earliest form of squamous cell
cancer, appears as large reddish patches that are scaly and
crusted.SCC of the skin begins as a small nodule and as it
enlarges, the centre becomes necrotic and sloughs and the nodule
turns into an ulcer. The lesion caused by SCC is often
asymptomatic. A biopsy must be done to confirm the diagnosis of
basal cell carcinoma or other skin cancers. Causes and
prevention of SCC It is strongly related to cumulative sun
exposure (UV light), chronic inflammation (chronic sinus tracts,
pre-existing scars, osteomyelitis, burns,