Common features of a nodular basal cell carcinoma with a smooth transleucent pink and pearly nodule with a sharp border and telangiectasias.

Superficial basal cell carcinoma spreads peripherally, sometimes several centimeters, and invades after considerable time. May resemble patch of eczema or psoriasis.

A basal cell carcinoma may present as a slow to heal ‘wound’ on the anterior shin with beefy-red, smooth erosive nodule.

Nodular basal cell carcinomas are common on the nose. This lesion had been present for many months, ulcerated, then began to heal, which further delays diagnosis.