This paper aims to examine basal cell skin cancer and eczema and evaluate the main characteristics of these conditions. One of the most severe skin conditions caused by exposure to UV rays is skin cancer. It is an abnormal division of cells, which is a result of DNA damage enabled by the UV rays (“Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)”). However, in some cases, cancer leisure can form on the parts of the skin that are not exposed to the sun suggesting the existence of additional factors contributing to the issue. The symptoms are a translucent or pink bump on the skin with visible blood vessels. Additionally, lesions without clear borders or reddish patches are also signs of this condition. In this case, basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer, will be reviewed in detail. The anatomical structures involved in this condition are stem cells in the basal of the epidermis. In general, treatment requires surgery, including cryosurgery or topical ointments (“Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)”). No specific connection between lifespan and skin cancer exists.
Next, eczema is a skin disorder that involves visible inflammation. Generally, it occurs at any stage of life; thus, no connection with the lifespan is present. The symptoms include swelling and itchy patches on the skin that sometimes result in bleeding (“Eczema Causes and Triggers”). The treatment consists of moisturizing creams, corticosteroids, and immunodepressants. The causes of this issue are a combination of genetic factors and triggers, such as an over-active immune system that responds to a substance with an allergic reaction. The functioning of the anatomic structures of the skin is the dermis, which is a thick layer of tissue that incorporates structures such as capillaries, hair follicles, nerve endings, and others.
Works Cited
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“Eczema Causes and Triggers.” National Eczema Association, Web.