Semin Plast Surg 2010; 24(2): 117-126
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1255329
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Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck

Yun-Hsuan Ouyang1
  • 1E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan
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Publication Date:
21 June 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The majority of skin cancers of the head and neck are nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC). Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most frequent types of NMSC. Malignant melanoma is an aggressive neoplasm of skin, and the ideal adjuvant therapy has not yet been found, although various options for treatment of skin cancer are available to the patient and physician, allowing high cure rate and excellent functional and cosmetic outcomes. Sunscreen protection and early evaluation of suspicious areas remain the first line of defense against skin cancers.

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Yun-Hsuan OuyangM.D. 

No. 1, E-Da Road, Yon-Chau Township

Kaohsiung County 824, Taiwan (R.O.C)

Email: yhou0701@gmail.com