A basal cell carcinoma is characterized by:
A) a persistent red lesion with a poorly defined base and an adherent yellow-white scale.
B) a slightly raised discolored patch that may be tan,blue,red,black,or white.
C) an open sore that bleeds,oozes,or crusts and remains for 3 weeks or more.
D) rough,scaly,sandpaper-like patches.

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A sore that bleeds,oozes,and remains for 3 weeks or more is a characteristic of a basal cell carcinoma.Option A is a characteristic of squamous cell carcinoma.Option B is a characteristic of melanoma.Option D is a characteristic of actinic keratosis.

A Basal Cell Carcinoma Is Characterized By