Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer

Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer

Which of the following is the most common type of skin cancer?

A. Melanoma

B. Basal cell carcinoma

C. Squamous cell carcinoma

D. Merkel cell carcinoma

E. Kaposi sarcoma

Answer: B

Explanation: Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer (70-80%), typically occurring on sun-exposed areas. It is slow-growing, rarely metastasizes, and presents as a pearly papule or nodule with telangiectasias.