A novel clinical sign to aid in the diagnosis of superficial basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer worldwide.1 The diagnosis of BCC is often made clinically and confirmed histologically. Superficial BCCs, which represent a common histologic subtype, characteristically present as bright pink plaques or patches with variable scale.2 Even for experienced dermatologists, some superficial BCCs might elude early detection because of their variable color, ranging from skin-colored to bright pink. Early superficial BCCs are easier to treat and associated with less morbidity.