Kevin Jonas Undergoes Surgery To Remove Skin Cancer From Hairline

"So today, I am getting a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head," Kevin said in the selfie-styled video.

American musician and actor Kevin Jonas -- who is a part of the famous band 'Jonas Brothers' along with his brothers Nick and Joe Jonas -- narrowly escaped a deadly form of cancer by prioritising his health and taking preventive measures. In an Instagram video shared Tuesday, June 11, the 36-year-old singer revealed that he had a surgery to remove skin cancer, sharing with his fans and followers a 'friendly reminder' to get 'your moles checked'. The video, shot in a before-and-after format in a medical facility, showed the singer divulging details about the procedure, including the affected area of his body.

"So today, I am getting a basal cell carcinoma removed from my head," Kevin said in the selfie-styled video, positioning the camera close to where the skin abnormality was located. "Yes, that is an actual little skin cancer guy that [has] started to grow, and now I have to get surgery to remove it," he said.

Later, post surgery, he pulled a piece of surgical cloth to partially reveal the skin beneath, obscuring it with an emoji. "All right, I am all done. Now, it is time to heal," Kevin said while driving back home in his car, showing the affected area on which a surgical tape was pasted.

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What Is A Basal Cell Carcinoma?

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a common form of skin cancer. It is understood to be the 'most-frequently occurring' of all cancer forms. In fact, in the US alone, approximately 3.6 million cases are diagnosed every year. This cancer is a result of 'abnormal' and 'uncontrolled' growth of basal cells. The good news, however, is that because BCCs grow slowly, they are mostly curable and cause 'minimal damage' when caught and treated early.

Signs Of Basal Cell Carcinoma

According to the Cleveland Clinic, watch out for the following signs:

• Lumps, bumps, pimples, scabs, scaly lesions on the skin.
• The lump is slightly see-through and close to the normal skin colour; it may also be white to pink, brown to black or black to blue.
• The appearance of the lump may be shinier than the skin around it.
• The lump may grow slowly.
• It may be itchy or painful.
• It may form an ulcer that can ooze out 'clear fluid' or bleed with contact.

Location Of Basal Cell Carcinoma

It may appear on parts of the body that are exposed to the sun, such as the face, scalp, nose, eyelids, legs, ears, arms.

What Causes It?

Basal cell carcinoma usually happens when there is a change to the DNA after the skin has been exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sun, or tanning beds.