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This study aimed to characterize the clinical and histological profile of patients with BCC and to identify factors associated with local recurrence and the presence of multiple tumors. Materials and Methods: We performed a single-center, retrospective observational study consistent with STROBE guidelines at the Department of Dermatology and Allergology, University Hospital in Cracow. The included patients were adults with at least one histologically confirmed BCC treated between 2015 and 2025. Demographic, clinical, histopathological, and follow-up data were collected at patient and lesion levels. The results were evaluated using univariable tests, multivariable logistic regression, Kaplan\u2013Meier survival analysis, and generalized estimating equations. Results: We included 108 patients (median age at first diagnosis, 73 years; 52% male) with 418 BCCs; the median follow-up duration was 84 months. Superficial BCC was the most common subtype among lesions with available histological subtype information (56%). The head and neck region was the most frequent anatomical site in this group (51%). Multiple BCCs were present in 62% of patients. Longer follow-up was independently associated with the presence of multiple BCCs. A history of actinic keratoses showed a positive but statistically nonsignificant association with multiple BCCs. Recurrence was observed in 15 lesions (3.6%). Female sex and H-zone involvement showed higher odds of recurrence. Conclusions: In this elderly cohort, multiple BCC tumors may reflect longer follow-up and cumulative actinic damage. Recurrence was relatively infrequent but associated with clinically relevant features, including H-zone involvement and female sex. 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