{"id":1820,"date":"2026-05-02T07:09:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/?p=1820"},"modified":"2026-05-02T07:09:52","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:09:52","slug":"common-types-of-skin-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer","title":{"rendered":"Types of Skin Cancer: 5 Common Types You Must Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin alterations can easily be overlooked as a normal aspect of our everyday lives. A little bump, rough patches, or a mole with a slight change in color will hardly be noticeable at first. People will most likely take it in stride and leave it alone, hoping for the best since it&#8217;s quite natural.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, however, these insignificant occurrences might be a sign of <\/span><b>common types of skin cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> taking place in your body. One of the more commonly occurring health issues is skin cancer, a disease that rarely presents itself as painful initially.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The great thing about skin cancer is that there will always be visible alterations to the skin, making its detection easier than many other illnesses. It is for this reason that this blog post aims to inform readers on the various types of skin cancer and their early signs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#What_Are_the_Common_Types_of_Skin_Cancer\" >What Are the Common Types of Skin Cancer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#1_Basal_Cell_Carcinoma\" >1. Basal Cell Carcinoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#2_Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma\" >2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#3_Melanoma\" >3. Melanoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#4_Merkel_Cell_Carcinoma\" >4. Merkel Cell Carcinoma<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#5_Actinic_Keratosis\" >5. Actinic Keratosis\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#Early_Signs_of_Skin_Cancer_You_Should_Notice\" >Early Signs of Skin Cancer You Should Notice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#What_Increases_the_Risk\" >What Increases the Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#When_Should_You_Get_It_Checked\" >When Should You Get It Checked<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/blog\/common-types-of-skin-cancer\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Common_Types_of_Skin_Cancer\"><\/span><b>What Are the Common Types of Skin Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Basal_Cell_Carcinoma\"><\/span><b>1. Basal Cell Carcinoma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Basal cell carcinoma <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is the most commonly seen type. It usually develops on areas that get regular sun exposure, like the face or neck.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pearly or shiny bump.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A flat patch that looks like a scar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sore that heals and then appears again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It tends to grow slowly, which is why people often delay getting it checked.<\/span><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Squamous_Cell_Carcinoma\"><\/span><b>2. Squamous Cell Carcinoma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type is a step more aggressive and can spread if not managed on time. Common signs include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rough or scaly red patch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A raised growth that may look like a wart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sore that does not heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often appears on sun-exposed areas such as the ears, lips, and hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Melanoma\"><\/span><b>3. Melanoma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin cancer, known as<\/span><b> melanoma skin cancer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is rarer and more dangerous. However, if you miss early warning signs, the cancer can be quite rapid. There is an easy test for melanoma using the ABCDE mnemonic:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asymmetry in shape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular borders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uneven colour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diameter larger than usual.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evolving or changing mole.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a small change in a mole should not be ignored.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Merkel_Cell_Carcinoma\"><\/span><b>4. Merkel Cell Carcinoma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a rare but fast-growing type. It can be easily mistaken for a harmless lump. You might see:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A firm, painless nodule.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red, purple, or skin-colored lump.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spot that grows quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because it progresses fast, early attention matters here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Actinic_Keratosis\"><\/span><b>5. Actinic Keratosis\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not exactly cancer, but it can develop into one if ignored, especially into <\/span><b>squamous cell carcinoma. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It usually appears as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rough, dry, scaly skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly raised patches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin that feels like sandpaper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It often develops after long-term sun exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.jeenasikho.com\/products\/swaranfalam-amrit-sea-buckthorn?utm_source=HiiMS&amp;utm_campaign=Organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1825\" src=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/1-2-300x96.jpeg\" alt=\"sea buck thorn juice \" width=\"984\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/1-2-300x96.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/1-2-1024x329.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/1-2-768x247.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/1-2-1536x493.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/1-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 984px) 100vw, 984px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Signs_of_Skin_Cancer_You_Should_Notice\"><\/span><b>Early Signs of Skin Cancer You Should Notice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><b>types of skin cancer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> begin with simple, visible changes. The problem is not the signs, but the problem is ignoring them. You should pay attention to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/kurukshetra\/blog\/early-signs-of-skin-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>early signs of skin cancer<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new mole or unusual growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in an existing mole.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sore that does not heal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding or crusting skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent itching in one spot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If something on your skin looks different and stays that way, it deserves attention.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Increases_the_Risk\"><\/span><b>What Increases the Risk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the typical factors that might lead to skin problems:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to the sun for long periods without proper protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated cases of sunburn.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a light skin tone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic predisposition within the family.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weak immunity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But here is the reality. Even without these factors, it can still happen. So relying only on risk factors is not enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Get_It_Checked\"><\/span><b>When Should You Get It Checked<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not wait for pain. Most early skin cancers are painless. Consider getting it checked if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spot stays for weeks without healing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A mole starts changing in any way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new growth appears suddenly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You feel something is not normal for your skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trusting your observation early can make things much easier later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/vopd\/?utm_source=Hiims_doctor_page&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=dr_vopd_booking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1822\" src=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/vopd-new-1-300x91.jpg\" alt=\"Video Consultation from HiiMS\" width=\"1005\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/vopd-new-1-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2026\/05\/vopd-new-1.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin cancer does not always come with loud symptoms. It often begins with small, silent changes that people overlook. Recognizing the various<\/span><b> types of skin cancer <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and their symptoms is always beneficial. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you come across something strange on your skin, don\u2019t wait; early action will make everything easier for you. You can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/book-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book an appointment<\/a><\/strong> with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/mumbai-andheri\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best cancer care hospital in Mumbai<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q1. How many different types of skin cancers are there?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three primary types, although some others are quite rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. Which type of skin cancer is most prevalent?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of skin cancer that occurs frequently is called Basal Cell Carcinoma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Does melanoma pose health risks?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it spreads quickly, early detection of this cancer is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Can skin cancer occur in places not affected by the sun?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin cancer does occur even where sunlight exposure has not been an issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Can a harmless mole become cancerous?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, this is one thing to watch for with moles.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skin alterations can easily be overlooked as a normal aspect of our everyday lives. 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