Blood clot forms, enhanced delivery of WBC, prepares for repair
Migratory
Clot becomes a scab, epithelial cells begin to migrate, fibroblasts synthesizes scar tissue, damaged blood vessels repair, granulation tissue begins to fill wound
Proliferative
Extensive growth of the epithelial cells, fibroblasts randomly deposit collagen fibers
Maturation
Scab comes off, collagen becomes more organized, fibroblasts decrease in number, blood vessels restored to normal
78% of all skin cancers, arise from stratum basale, rarely metastasize, has a pearly elevation with blood vessels in the middle, best chance of full recovery if detected and treated early
Squamous cell carcinoma
20% of all skin cancers, arise from squamous cells of the epidermis, spreads rapidly if not removed, good chance of recovery if detected and treated early, hardened small red growth
Melanomas
Arise from melanocytes, most dangerous, spreads rapidly, early detection and treatment is the key to survival