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The celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has said he has undergone treatment to remove skin cancer, thanking \u201cincredible\u201d health workers for their efforts and urging fans to remember to wear sun protection.<\/p>\n
Ramsay, 58, said he had basal cell carcinoma, a non-melanoma form of skin cancer, removed, in a post on Instagram. A picture showed dressings below his ear where the cancer had been removed.<\/p>\n
\u201cGrateful and so appreciative for the incredible team at The Skin Associates and their fast reactive work on removing this basal cell carcinoma, thank you,\u201d the Kitchen Nightmares star said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease don\u2019t forget your sunscreen this weekend, I promise you it\u2019s not a facelift. I\u2019d need a refund.\u201d<\/p>\n
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This article includes content provided by Instagram. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. To view this content, click ‘Allow and continue’<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Ramsay received messages of support from famous friends including the TV judge Robert Rinder, who posted a heart emoji. Ramsay\u2019s daughter Holly wrote \u201clove you dad\u201d with a heart emoji.<\/p>\n A reply to the post from the charity Cancer Research UK read: \u201cGlad to hear you\u2019re doing well, Gordon, and thanks for raising awareness of how important it is to stay safe in the sun.<\/p>\n \u201cSeek shade, cover up and apply sunscreen regularly and generously.\u201d<\/p>\n The NHS says basal cell carcinoma is a non-melanoma form of skin cancer, which starts in the top layer of skin and is mainly caused by ultraviolet light which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds.<\/p>\n It says the main symptom of the condition is a growth or unusual patch on the skin, which can vary in size and appearance, most common in areas including the head, neck and shoulders, back, hands and lower legs.<\/p>\n Ramsay is also known for presenting Hell\u2019s Kitchen and appearing in ITV\u2019s Gordon, Gino and Fred road trip series, in which he travels with his fellow chef Gino d\u2019Acampo and the First Dates maitre d\u2019hotel Fred Sirieix.<\/p>\n The chef also runs Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, whose venues have received 17 Michelin stars overall, and currently boast eight.<\/p>\n