Photosensitizing Agents and the Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Population-Based Case–Control Study

Photosensitizing Agents and the Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Population-Based Case–Control Study

Robinson et al. report a population-based case–control study to examine the association between a history of photosensitizing medication use and non-melanoma skin cancer. They report an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma with tetracycline use and of squamous cell carcinoma with diuretic use. App...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of investigative dermatology 2013-08, Vol.133 (8), p.1922-1923
Hauptverfasser: Makhzoumi, Zaineb H., Arron, Sarah T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Carcinoma, Basal Cell - epidemiology
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - epidemiology
Female
Humans
Male
Photosensitizing Agents - adverse effects
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
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Zusammenfassung:Robinson et al. report a population-based case–control study to examine the association between a history of photosensitizing medication use and non-melanoma skin cancer. They report an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma with tetracycline use and of squamous cell carcinoma with diuretic use. Appropriate counseling regarding sun exposure may reduce skin cancer in patients exposed to these medications.
ISSN:0022-202X
1523-1747
DOI:10.1038/jid.2013.144