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What Are the Causes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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What Are the Causes of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?

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Overview Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a non-melanoma form of skin cancer. There are many different common causes of or risk factors for SCC, including exposure to the sun, radiation and toxins; contracting human papillomavirus (HPV); having a weakened immune system due to disease or medicine; and genetic factors that predispose individuals to developing SCC. There are preventative measures that can be taken to lower one’s risk of developing SCC and it is highly treatable, especially if it is detected early on. Exposure Exposure to a number of carcinogens (cancer-causing agents) increases the chances of developing SCC. These include the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, medical radiation treatment, and some chemicals such as arsenic and cigarette smoke, according to the Skin Cancer Guide. Because men generally spend more time in the sun, they are more likely to develop this form of skin cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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