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 The Importance of Testing and Treating Skin Cancer Early   Fashion & Cosmetics,Health,Science & Technology It is recommended that each individual examine their bodies regularly to help detect any skin changes early on. Skin cancers found and removed early are almost always curable. To learn more about skin cancer continue reading below. What is skin cancer: Skin cancer starts in the cells of the epidermis (skin). There are three different types of skin cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanomas. Basal and Squamous skin cancers are by far the more common ones seen. They are usually present where the skin is exposed to the sun most. For  example, the head and neck. Melanomas skin cancer is developed from Melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that give the skin its brown pigment. Moles are a form of benign Melanocytes. These three types of skin cancers can all be cured if tested and treating early. Other types of skin cancers that are not ...