Where on the body do basal cell carcinomas occur?
Approximately 80% occur on the head and neck, with the rest mainly on the trunk and lower limbs, particularly in women. Basal cell carcinoma on the backs of the hands is rare. The distribution of basal cell carcinoma is increasing on the trunk, perhaps as a result of increased sun-bathing amongst fair skinned people over the last 20 – 30 years.
