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Paul S, Chen Y, Mohaghegh M. Analysis of Prevalence, Socioeconomic and Disease Trends of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in New Zealand from 2008 to 2022. J Epidemiol Glob Health 2024:10.1007/s44197-024-00250-4. [PMID: 38842790 DOI: 10.1007/s44197-024-00250-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Skin cancer shows geographic and ethnic variation. New Zealand-with a predominantly fair-skinned populations, high UV indices and outdoor lifestyles-has high rates of skin cancer. However, population prevalence data is lacking. This study aimed to determine the demographics and socioeconomic disease trends of non-melanoma skin cancer prevalence in New Zealand from a large targeted-screening study. METHODS A targeted screening programme was conducted among 32,839 individuals, Fitzpatrick Skin Types I to IV in Auckland, New Zealand during the 2008-2022 period. This data was analyzed retrospectively. Linear regression models were used to assess statistical trends of skin cancer prevalence over time, along with associated factors that included demographics, disease trends and overall prevalence. RESULTS A total of 32,839 individuals were screened and 11,625 skin cancers were detected. 16,784 individuals were females who had 4,378 skin cancers. 16,055 individuals were males who had 5,777 skin cancers. 54 males and 65 females had multiple skin cancers. The article presents detailed descriptions of tumour types and subtypes detected, age groups, demographic and socioeconomic information. regarding the non-melanoma skin cancers detected. CONCLUSION Overall men have more non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) than females; however females develop more BCC on the lips. BCC is three times more common in the 31-50 age group, whereas SCC are significantly more prevalent after age 80. Prevalence of BCC has not changed over the 15-year timeframe of the study but SCC has increased. Older ages and higher incomes are associated with higher rates of NMSC in New Zealand.
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- Sharad Paul
- Auckland University of Technology, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand.
- Skin Surgery Clinic, 271A Blockhouse Bay Road, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand.
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- Auckland University of Technology, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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- Auckland University of Technology, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
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Rudolph V, Leven AS, Eisenburger R, Schadendorf D, Wiegand S. Interdisciplinary management of skin cancer. Laryngorhinootologie 2024; 103:S100-S124. [PMID: 38697144 DOI: 10.1055/a-2171-4570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024]
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The interdisciplinary treatment of skin cancer in the head and neck area requires close collaboration between different specialist disciplines. The most common non-melanoma skin cancer tumor entities are cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma as well as their precursor lesions. One of the less common tumors is Merkel cell carcinoma, which also occurs primarily in light-exposed areas and, in contrast to squamous and basal cell carcinoma, is more likely to metastasize. Due to the low tendency of basal cell carcinoma as well as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma to metastasize, a cure can often be achieved by surgery. If the tumor growth exceeds certain levels it may require collaboration between dermatology and otorhinolaryngology. The primary goal of this interdisciplinary collaboration is to achieve a functional, cosmetically and aesthetically acceptable result in addition to adequate tumor treatment. Depending on the stage of the tumor and the clinical course, a case may be discussed in an interdisciplinary tumor board in order to determine a personalised, appropriate and adequate treatment concept for each patient, including prevention, therapy and follow-up.
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- Victoria Rudolph
- Klinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsmedizin Essen & Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum, Essen & Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Partnerstandort Essen/Düsseldorf & Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)-West, Campus Essen, & Research Alliance Ruhr, Research Center One Health, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsmedizin Essen & Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum, Essen & Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Partnerstandort Essen/Düsseldorf & Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)-West, Campus Essen, & Research Alliance Ruhr, Research Center One Health, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsmedizin Essen & Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum, Essen & Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Partnerstandort Essen/Düsseldorf & Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)-West, Campus Essen, & Research Alliance Ruhr, Research Center One Health, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsmedizin Essen & Westdeutsches Tumorzentrum, Essen & Deutsches Konsortium für Translationale Krebsforschung (DKTK), Partnerstandort Essen/Düsseldorf & Nationales Centrum für Tumorerkrankungen (NCT)-West, Campus Essen, & Research Alliance Ruhr, Research Center One Health, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland
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Ragaini BS, Blizzard L, Baade P, Venn A. Keratinocyte carcinomas, area-level socioeconomic status and geographic remoteness in Tasmania: cross-sectional associations and temporal trends. Aust N Z J Public Health 2024; 48:100145. [PMID: 38574429 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2024.100145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This article aims to examine cross-sectional associations and assess temporal trends in keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) incidence by area-level socioeconomic status (SES) and geographic remoteness in Tasmania, Australia. METHODS KCs - basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) - registered by the Tasmanian Cancer Registry were assigned to area-level SES and remoteness area. Incidence rate ratios (2014-2018) were estimated using Poisson regression. Average annual percentage changes (2001-2018) were estimated using the Joinpoint Regression Program. RESULTS BCC incidence increased with increasing area-level advantage (p-value for trend <0.001), but no trend was found for SCC. SCC incidence was higher in rural than urban areas (p-value <0.001), and BCC incidence was slightly higher in rural than urban areas for females (p-value = 0.009), but not for males (p-value = 0.373). BCC and SCC incidence increased between 2001 and the mid-2010s, when it peaked across most areas. CONCLUSIONS Associations were found between BCC and higher area-level SES, and between SCC and geographic remoteness. The findings suggest differences in sun exposure behaviours, skin cancer awareness and access to services, or ascertainment bias. IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH Efforts to control and deliver KC services in Tasmania should consider targeting populations with specific area-level characteristics.
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- Bruna S Ragaini
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
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Olsen CM, Pandeya N, Ragaini BS, Neale RE, Whiteman DC. International patterns and trends in the incidence of melanoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, 1989-2020. Br J Dermatol 2024; 190:492-500. [PMID: 37890023 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and melanoma have different associations with sun exposure. OBJECTIVES To compare trends in the incidence rates of cSCC and melanoma, to provide insight into changing patterns of exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). METHODS We compared trends in the incidence of cSCC and melanoma in seven susceptible populations residing at mid-to-high latitudes: Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, the Netherlands and Tasmania (Australia). We fitted Joinpoint models to describe trends in age-standardized incidence rates for melanoma and cSCC and calculated the average annual percentage rate of change for the period 1989-2020 (1989-2018 for Tasmania). We calculated the incident rate ratio (IRR) as the ratio of the age-standardized rates (European Standard Population) for cSCC to melanoma and conducted age-period-cohort modelling to compare age, period and cohort effects. RESULTS The ratio of cSCC-to-melanoma incidence increased with proximity to the equator and over time. In the most recent time period, the incidence of cSCC was higher than the incidence of melanoma for men and women in all seven populations. While the ratio of cSCC-to-melanoma incidence was higher for men vs. women, in most countries the cSCC-to-melanoma IRR increased over time to a greater extent in women than in men. Melanoma incidence was higher among younger people and cSCC incidence was higher among older people; the age at which the incidence of cSCC overtook the incidence of melanoma was progressively younger with proximity to the equator. CONCLUSIONS Despite concerted international efforts to preserve the ozone layer over the past four decades resulting in significant reductions in surface ultraviolet B at mid-latitudes, the incidence of skin cancer, particularly cSCC, continues to rise in those regions. Our findings are consistent with a stronger association with age-associated cumulative sun exposure for cSCC vs. melanoma and suggest that women are currently receiving greater UV radiation exposure than in the past.
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- Catherine M Olsen
- Department of Population Health, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Population Health, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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- Department of Population Health, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Population Health, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Wendt A, Möhner M. Occupational solar exposure and basal cell carcinoma. A review of the epidemiologic literature with meta-analysis focusing on particular methodological aspects. Eur J Epidemiol 2024; 39:13-25. [PMID: 38170370 PMCID: PMC10810945 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-023-01061-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Numerous epidemiologic studies and a few systematic reviews have investigated the association between occupational solar exposure and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). However, previous reviews have several deficits with regard to included and excluded studies/risk estimates and the assessment of risk of selection bias (RoSB). Our aim was to review epidemiologic studies with a focus on these deficits and to use meta-(regression) analyses to summarize risk estimates. METHODS We systematically searched PubMed (including MEDLINE) and Embase for epidemiologic studies. Study evaluation considered four main aspects of risk of bias assessments, i.e. Selection of subjects (selection bias); Exposure variables; Outcome variables; Data analysis. RESULTS Of 56 identified references, 32 were used for meta-(regression) analyses. The overall pooled risk estimate for BCC comparing high/present vs. low/absent occupational solar exposure was 1.20 (95% CI 1.02-1.43); among studies without major deficits regarding data analysis, it was 1.10 (95% CI 0.91-1.33). Studies with low and high RoSB had pooled risk estimates of 0.83 (95% CI 0.73-0.93) and 1.95 (95% CI 1.42-2.67), respectively. The definitions of exposure and outcome variables were not correlated with study risk estimates. Studies with low RoSB in populations with the same latitude or lower than Germany had a pooled risk estimate of 1.01 (95% CI 0.88-1.15). CONCLUSION Due to the different associations between occupational solar exposure and BCC among studies with low and high RoSB, we reason that the current epidemiologic evidence base does not permit the conclusion that regular outdoor workers have an increased risk of BCC.
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- Andrea Wendt
- Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Nöldnerstr. 40-42, 10317, Berlin, Germany.
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- Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Nöldnerstr. 40-42, 10317, Berlin, Germany
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Zhao Y, Amorrortu RP, Stewart SC, Ghia KM, Williams VL, Sondak VK, Tsai KY, Pinilla-Ibarz J, Chavez JC, Rollison DE. Melanoma and CLL co-occurrence and survival: role of KC history. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:1084. [PMID: 37946198 PMCID: PMC10636833 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11573-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Survival following melanoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) have both been individually associated with previous history of non-melanoma skin cancers (specifically keratinocyte carcinomas [KC]). Furthermore, melanoma and CLL have been reported to occur within the same patients. The survival experience of patients with both cancers is understudied, and the role of history of KC is unknown. Additional research is needed to tease apart the independent associations between KC and CLL survival, KC and melanoma survival, and the co-occurrence of all three cancers. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted among patients who were diagnosed with melanoma and/or CLL at a comprehensive cancer center between 2008 and 2020. Multivariable Cox regression models were used to examine the association between history of KC and survival following melanoma and/or CLL with careful consideration of calendar year of diagnosis, treatment regimens and other risk factors. A nested case-control study comparing patients with both CLL and melanoma to those with only CLL or only melanoma was conducted to compare blood parameters across the three groups. RESULTS A time-dependent association was observed between history of KC and favorable melanoma survival within 4 years following diagnosis and poorer survival post 7 years after melanoma diagnosis. History of KC was not significantly associated with survival following the diagnosis of CLL, after adjustment for clinical factors including historical/concurrent melanoma. Patients with co-occurring melanoma and CLL tended to be diagnosed with melanoma first and had elevated blood parameters including white blood cell and lymphocyte counts as compared with patients who were diagnosed with only melanoma. CONCLUSIONS History of KC was an independent predictor of survival following melanoma but not of CLL. Additional studies are needed to determine if blood parameters obtained at the time of melanoma diagnosis could be used as a cost-effective way to identify those at high risk of asymptomatic CLL for the promotion of earlier CLL diagnosis.
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- Yayi Zhao
- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Registry, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Collaborative Data Services Core, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Malignant Hematology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA.
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Ragaini BS, Blizzard L, Baade P, Venn A. Keratinocyte carcinomas, area-level socioeconomic status and geographic remoteness in Tasmania: cross-sectional associations and temporal trends. Aust N Z J Public Health 2023; 47:100067. [PMID: 37348166 DOI: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This article aims to examine cross-sectional associations and assess temporal trends in keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) incidence by area-level socioeconomic status (SES) and geographic remoteness in Tasmania, Australia. METHODS KCs-basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)-registered by the Tasmanian Cancer Registry were assigned to area-level SES and remoteness area. Incidence rate ratios (2014-2018) were estimated using Poisson regression. Average annual percentage changes (2001-2018) were estimated using the Joinpoint Regression Program. RESULTS BCC incidence increased with increasing area-level advantage (p value for trend <0.001), but no trend was found for SCC. SCC incidence was higher in rural than urban areas (p value <0.001), and BCC incidence was slightly lower in rural than urban areas for males (p value = 0.026), but not for females (p value = 0.381). BCC and SCC incidence increased between 2001 and the mid-2010s, when it peaked across most areas. CONCLUSIONS Associations were found between BCC and higher area-level SES, and between SCC and geographic remoteness. The findings suggest differences in sun exposure behaviours, skin cancer awareness and access to services, or ascertainment bias. IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH Efforts to control and deliver KC services in Tasmania should consider targeting populations with specific area-level characteristics.
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- Bruna S Ragaini
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Cancer Council Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia.
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Conte S, Aldien AS, Jetté S, LeBeau J, Alli S, Netchiporouk E, Lagacé F, Lefrançois P, Iannattone L, Litvinov IV. Skin Cancer Prevention across the G7, Australia and New Zealand: A Review of Legislation and Guidelines. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:6019-6040. [PMID: 37489567 PMCID: PMC10377770 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30070450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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Incidence rates of melanoma and keratinocyte skin cancers have been on the rise globally in recent decades. While there has been a select focus on personal sun protection awareness, to our knowledge, there is a paucity of legislation in place to help support citizens' efforts to protect themselves from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Given this, we conducted a comprehensive review of legislation and guidelines pertaining to a variety of sun protection-related topics in countries of the Group of Seven (G7), Australia and New Zealand. Australia was the only country to have banned tanning beds for individuals of all ages, while other select countries have instituted bans for minors. In workplace policy, there is very little recognition of the danger of occupational UVR exposure in outdoor workers, and thus very few protective measures are in place. With regard to sports and recreation, certain dermatological/professional associations have put forward recommendations, but no legislation was brought forward by government bodies outside of Australia and New Zealand. With regard to youth, while there are various guidelines and frameworks in place across several countries, adherence remains difficult in the absence of concrete legislation and standardization of procedures. Finally, only Australia and a few select jurisdictions in the United States have implemented sales tax exemptions for sunscreen products. In light of our findings, we have made several recommendations, which we anticipate will help reduce the rates of melanoma and keratinocyte cancers in years to come. However, minimizing UVR exposure is not without risk, and we, therefore, suggest the promotion of vitamin D supplementation in conjunction with sun protective practices to limit potential harm.
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- Santina Conte
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, QC H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University Health Centre, Montréal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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Kliniec K, Tota M, Zalesińska A, Łyko M, Jankowska-Konsur A. Skin Cancer Risk, Sun-Protection Knowledge and Behavior in Athletes-A Narrative Review. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:3281. [PMID: 37444391 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15133281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Outdoor sports are associated with increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation, which may result in sunburn, solar damage, and skin cancers. Water and winter sports create additional adverse conditions, such as washing away sunscreen by water and reflection of UV rays by the water and snow. Sweating-increased skin photosensitivity and activity-induced immunosuppression are associated with a greater risk of developing skin cancers. In this review, we focus on a group of athletes and sports participants and analyze 62 articles concerning sun exposure during outdoor sports, the risk of developing skin cancer, and knowledge and behavior regarding photoprotection methods. Various practices have been linked to an increased risk of developing basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), malignant melanoma (MM), or UV-induced skin damage. Water sports and mountaineering increase the risk of BCC. Surfing and swimming are risk factors for SCC. Melanoma is more common in swimmers, surfers, and marathon runners. Photoprotection behaviors can reduce potential skin damage and skin cancers. Athletes' knowledge about the risk of malignant lesions was satisfactory, but despite the risks, outdoor sports participants seem not to protect themselves from the sun adequately.
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- Katarzyna Kliniec
- Student Research Group of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Student Research Group of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Student Research Group of Experimental Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland
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Lashway SG, Worthen ADM, Abuasbeh JN, Harris RB, Farland LV, O'Rourke MK, Dennis LK. A meta-analysis of sunburn and basal cell carcinoma risk. Cancer Epidemiol 2023; 85:102379. [PMID: 37201363 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2023.102379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the United States. Sunburn is a modifiable risk factor for BCC. The objective of this project was to synthesize research on BCC and sunburn to quantify the impact and severity of sunburn at different life stages on BCC risk in the general population. A systematic literature search of four electronic databases was conducted and data were extracted by two independent reviewers using standardized forms. Data from 38 studies were pooled using both dichotomous and dose-response meta-analytic methods. BCC risk increased with ever experiencing a sunburn in childhood (OR=1.43, 95% CI: 1.19, 1.72) and with ever experiencing a sunburn in life (OR= 1.40, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.45). Every five sunburns experienced per decade in childhood increased BCC risk by 1.86 (95% CI: 1.73, 2.00) times. Every five sunburns experienced per decade in adulthood increased BCC risk by 2.12 (95% CI: 1.75, 2.57) times and every five sunburns per decade of life increased BCC risk by 1.91 (95% CI: 1.42, 2.58) times. The data on sunburn exposure and BCC show that an increase in number of sunburns at any age increased the risk of BCC. This may inform future prevention efforts.
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- Stephanie G Lashway
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- Department of Community, Environment and Policy, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, 1295 N. Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
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Haisma MS, Greven N, Logendran M, Bos J, van der Vegt B, Horváth B, De Vos S, De Bock GH, Hak E, Rácz E. Chronic Use of Hydrochlorothiazide and Risk of Skin Cancer in Caucasian Adults: A PharmLines Initiative Inception Cohort Study. Acta Derm Venereol 2023; 103:adv3933. [PMID: 37014269 PMCID: PMC10108616 DOI: 10.2340/actadv.v103.3933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Photosensitizing properties of hydrochlorothiazide may increase skin cancer risk. To date, study findings on the association between hydrochlorothiazide use and skin cancer risk are inconsistent, notably regarding confounding and dose-response. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between hydrochlorothiazide use and incidence of skin cancer in a cohort of unselected Caucasian adults, taking dosing into account. As part of the PharmLines Initiative, which links data from the Lifelines Cohort Study and prescription database IADB.nl, patients aged ≥ 40 years were included from Lifelines, a prospective population-based cohort study in the north of the Netherlands. Skin cancer incidence was compared between subjects starting hydrochlorothiazide treatment (n = 608), subjects starting treatment with other antihypertensives (n = 508), and non-antihypertensive long-term medication users (n = 1,710). Cox regression analyses were performed to obtain hazard ratios, adjusted for potential confounders. The risk of any skin cancer, keratinocyte carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma was not significantly increased in general hydrochlorothiazide users. A clear association was observed between high cumulative hydrochlorothiazide use (≥ 5,000 defined daily dose; ≥ 125,000 mg) and the risk of any skin cancer (adjusted hazard ratio 5.32, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 2.40-11.81), keratinocyte carcinoma (adjusted hazard ratio 7.31, 95% CI 3.12-17.13), basal cell carcinoma (adjusted hazard ratio 7.72, 95% CI 3.11-19.16) and squamous cell carcinoma (adjusted hazard ratio 19.63, 95% CI 3.12-123.56). These findings should lead to awareness with high use of hydrochlorothiazide in Caucasian adults.
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- Marjolijn S Haisma
- Department of Dermatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Unit PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology &-Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Unit PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology &-Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Unit PharmacoTherapy, -Epidemiology &-Economics, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Degree of Actinic Elastosis Is a Surrogate of Exposure to Chronic Ultraviolet Radiation and Correlates More Strongly with Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma than Basal Cell Carcinoma. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13030811. [PMID: 36983966 PMCID: PMC10055681 DOI: 10.3390/life13030811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Keratinocyte cancer (KC) is associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, data are controversial as to whether chronic UV exposure or high intermittent UV exposure are key drivers of carcinogenesis in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC). Prolonged sun exposure of the skin causes photo-aging, which is associated with actinic elastosis, a condition characterized by the degeneration of elastin in the upper dermis, which is assessable via conventional histology. In this study, we aimed to compare the degree of actinic elastosis in different types of KC with regard to various patient characteristics. (2) Methods: We defined a semiquantitative score for the degree of actinic elastosis ranging from 0 = none to 3 = total loss of elastic fibers (basophilic degeneration). The extent was measured histometrically by two independent dermatohistopathologists in the immediate vicinity of 353 KC. The scores were merged and matched with tumor types (cSCC and BCC with subtypes), and clinical variables such as body site, sex and age. (3) Results: As expected, the degree of actinic elastosis correlated with age. However, it was significantly higher in cSCC compared to BCC irrespective of age, sex, body site and tumor subtypes. (4): Conclusions: Lifetime sun exposure may be estimated via routine histology using this scoring technique for actinic elastosis as a surrogate marker. cSCCs are more strongly associated with chronic UV exposure than BCCs, even in sun-exposed localizations such as the face.
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Lonsdorf AS, Enk AH, Hartmann J. Patterns of photoprotective behavior, cumulative sun-exposure and skin cancer risk among solid organ transplant recipients: a dermatology transplant clinic experience. Eur J Cancer Prev 2023; 32:155-162. [PMID: 35671255 DOI: 10.1097/cej.0000000000000751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The risk for keratinocyte cancer is dramatically increased in solid organ transplant recipients (OTR) with a first post-transplant keratinocyte cancer conferring a high risk for subsequent keratinocyte cancer arising with accelerated dynamics. Despite cumulative ultraviolet radiation (UVR) being the primary responsible environmental carcinogen reduced compliance with photoprotective measures among OTR has been reported. Risk assessment tools could help guide clinical decision-making and targeted prevention strategies for patients at particularly high risk for post-transplant keratinocyte cancer. OBJECTIVES To evaluate cumulative sun exposure by means of an assigned total sun burden (TSB) score, sunscreen use and associated risk factors for keratinocyte cancer in the post-transplantation phase of OTR. METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study analyzing medical records and standardized questionnaires of 290 OTR cared for at a German dermatology transplant clinic. RESULTS Significantly lower TSB scores were noted in OTR not developing a first keratinocyte cancer compared to OTR developing keratinocyte cancer during their follow-up period ( P = 0.005). Regression analysis assigned a significantly higher risk for the development of first keratinocyte cancer to OTR with TSB scores >10. In total 70.7% of OTR with a history of ≥1 keratinocyte cancer reported intermittent sunscreen use, while daily sunscreen use was overall associated with female gender (21.3%) and age >30 years (17.6%). CONCLUSIONS The risk of OTR for developing keratinocyte cancer is reflected by their UV-exposure patterns, which may be assessed by the TSB-score, a scored risk assessment tool. Complementing clinical data, the TSB score may help clinicians to identify OTR at particularly high risk for keratinocyte cancer and to endorse intensified prevention strategies and dermato-oncologic care.
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- Anke S Lonsdorf
- Department of Dermatology, Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg
- Skin Cancer Center, National Center for Tumor Diseases Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg
- Skin Cancer Center, National Center for Tumor Diseases Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Ruprecht-Karls-University of Heidelberg
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Ibrahim N, Jovic M, Ali S, Williams N, Gibson JAG, Griffiths R, Dobbs TD, Akbari A, Lyons RA, Hutchings HA, Whitaker IS. The epidemiology, healthcare and societal burden of basal cell carcinoma in Wales 2000-2018: a retrospective nationwide analysis. Br J Dermatol 2023; 188:380-389. [PMID: 36715329 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljac090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) represents the most commonly occurring cancer worldwide within the white population. Reports predict 298 308 cases of BCC in the UK by 2025, at a cost of £265-366 million to the National Health Service (NHS). Despite the morbidity, societal and healthcare pressures brought about by BCC, routinely collected healthcare data and global registration remain limited. OBJECTIVES To calculate the incidence of BCC in Wales between 2000 and 2018 and to establish the related healthcare utilization and estimated cost of care. METHODS The Secure Anonymised Information Linkage (SAIL) databank is one of the largest and most robust health and social care data repositories in the UK. Cancer registry data were linked to routinely collected healthcare databases between 2000 and 2018. Pathological data from Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) were used for internal validation. RESULTS A total of 61 404 histologically proven BCCs were identified within the SAIL Databank during the study period. The European age-standardized incidence for BCC in 2018 was 224.6 per 100 000 person-years. Based on validated regional data, a 45% greater incidence was noted within SBUHB pathology vs. matched regions within SAIL between 2016 and 2018. A negative association between deprivation and incidence was noted with a higher incidence in the least socially deprived and rural dwellers. Approximately 2% travelled 25-50 miles for dermatological services compared with 37% for plastic surgery. Estimated NHS costs of surgically managed lesions for 2002-2019 equated to £119.2-164.4 million. CONCLUSIONS Robust epidemiological data that are internationally comparable and representative are scarce for nonmelanoma skin cancer. The rising global incidence coupled with struggling healthcare systems in the post-COVID-19 recovery period serve to intensify the societal and healthcare impact. This study is the first to demonstrate the incidence of BCC in Wales and is one of a small number in the UK using internally validated large cohort datasets. Furthermore, our findings demonstrate one of the highest published incidences within the UK and Europe.
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- Nader Ibrahim
- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (ReconRegen) Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (ReconRegen) Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,Population Data Science, Health Data Research UK and
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- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (ReconRegen) Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Singleton Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Swansea, UK
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- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (ReconRegen) Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,Population Data Science, Health Data Research UK and
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- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (ReconRegen) Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,Population Data Science, Health Data Research UK and.,Administrative Data Research Wales, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,Population Data Science, Health Data Research UK and.,Administrative Data Research Wales, Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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- Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK
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- Reconstructive Surgery & Regenerative Medicine Research Centre (ReconRegen) Swansea University Medical School, Institute of Life Sciences, Swansea, UK.,The Welsh Centre for Burns & Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK
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Wittlich M, Westerhausen S, Strehl B, Versteeg H, Stöppelmann W. The GENESIS-UV study on ultraviolet radiation exposure levels in 250 occupations to foster epidemiological and legislative efforts to combat nonmelanoma skin cancer. Br J Dermatol 2023; 188:350-360. [PMID: 36635210 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljac093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several hundred million of the 3 billion formally employed people worldwide are at risk from high levels of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Chronic light damage to the skin can lead to nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), especially when irradiation is too high and is acquired for decades. However, data with uniform metrics, high resolution over time and in-depth occupational profiles are not available. OBJECTIVES To build a worldwide usable matrix of UVR exposure in occupations and to show use cases for the data. METHODS One thousand test persons were recruited to wear electronic data logger dosimeters during their working time for 7 months each. The measurements yielded 3.7 billion data points for around 48 000 days with high-quality data capture covering more than 250 occupations and 650 activities. Scientific evaluation of the data included daily and half-hourly means, geographical transfer calculations to the world, threshold exceedance quotas, transcriptome effects, and occupational disease estimates. RESULTS A compendium for global use is presented. In-depth analyses and the resulting implications for research have been elaborated to directly link exposure data to effects in the human body. Interestingly, the annual irradiances of the different occupations span a wide range of values: from about 650 to 50 standard erythemal doses, with different distributions over the months. Detailed exposure data per occupation were derived, and the risk on an occupational or activity basis assuming different exposure level quotas was quantified. This showed that, for example, in temperate latitudes, all activities with a duration of > 2 h outdoors are associated with increased NMSC risk. CONCLUSIONS We offer our work to enable sound studies on the nature of ultraviolet-induced skin cancer, dose-response relationships, intermittency of skin exposure, and derivation of limit values. Sociological studies on prevention are now possible. Practitioners may use the findings for their daily work with employees.
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- Marc Wittlich
- Department 'Accident Prevention: Digitalisation - Technologies'
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- Department 'Accident Prevention: Digitalisation - Technologies'
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- Department 'Exposure and Risk Assessment', Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance, Alte Heerstraße 111, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany
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- Department 'Exposure and Risk Assessment', Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance, Alte Heerstraße 111, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Germany
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Ragaini BS, Blizzard L, Venn A. Risk of subsequent keratinocyte carcinomas after a first diagnosis in Tasmania, Australia. Australas J Dermatol 2023; 64:108-117. [PMID: 36269635 DOI: 10.1111/ajd.13938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2022] [Revised: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE A history of keratinocyte carcinoma (KC) is a risk factor for further KCs, but population-based studies quantifying the risk are lacking in Australia. We aimed to describe the risk of subsequent KCs after first KCs in the Australian state of Tasmania. METHODS Tasmanian residents identified in the Tasmanian Cancer Registry with a first histologically confirmed basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or synchronous BCC and SCC (within 3 months) between January 1985 and December 2013 were followed up for at least 5 years for the development of a subsequent KC. Cumulative risk, incidence rates and standardised incidence ratios (SIRs) were calculated. RESULTS Those first diagnosed with BCC-only, SCC-only or synchronous BCC and SCC had (i) 5-year cumulative risks of subsequent KCs of 32%, 29% and 51%, (ii) annualised 5-year incidence rates of 8100/100,000 person-years at risk (PYR), 7747/100,000 PYR and 16,634/100,000 PYR and (iii) SIRs of 10.6 (95% CI: 10.5-10.6), 12.5 (95% CI: 12.4-12.6) and 313.0 (95% CI: 305.2-321.1), respectively. Risk estimates increased substantially when multiple (two or more) lesions of any type were diagnosed synchronously. CONCLUSIONS In the first Australian population-based study to describe the risk of subsequent KCs according to histological types, around one in three Tasmanians diagnosed with first KCs were diagnosed with subsequent KCs within 5 years. The risk of subsequent KCs was higher among those with a history of multiple synchronous lesions, especially if they included both BCC and SCC lesions.
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- Bruna S Ragaini
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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Olesen UH, Jacobsen K, Lerche CM, Haedersdal M. Repeated exposure to fractional CO 2 laser delays squamous cell carcinoma formation and prevents clinical and subclinical photodamage visualized by line-field confocal optical coherence tomography and histology. Lasers Surg Med 2023; 55:73-81. [PMID: 36229986 PMCID: PMC10092156 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Ablative fractional laser (AFL) is a well-established modality for treating ultraviolet radiation (UVR)-induced skin photodamage. We aimed to investigate the potential of AFL to delay squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) formation and prevent photodamage in a preclinical UVR-induced SCC model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Hairless C3.Cg-Hrhr /TifBomTac mice (n = 50) were exposed to UVR three times weekly throughout the study. UV-exposed mice were randomized to two groups that received dorsal CO2 AFL (10 mJ/mb, 10% density) or no treatment. AFL was performed every other week for a total of 16 weeks (nine treatments in total). The primary outcome was time to tumor occurrence. In a subset of mice on Day 150, prevention of clinical photodamage was assessed by examination of skin tightness and dyspigmentation. Concomitantly, assessment of subclinical photoprevention based on normalization of keratinocyte dysplasia, dermo-fiber morphology (collagen and elastin fibers), and skin thickness, was performed using line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) and histology. RESULTS Repeated AFL treatments delayed SCC tumor development compared to UVR control mice by 12, 19, and 30 days for first, second, and third tumors, respectively (p ≤ 0.0017). Compared to UVR controls, AFL prevented photodamage both clinically and subclinically, based on LC-OCT and histology. In the epidermal layer, AFL imparted photopreventative effects including reduced dyspigmentation and keratinocyte dysplasia (1 vs. 2.5, p = 0.0079) and partial normalization of the epidermal thickness (p < 0.0001). In the dermis, AFL led to twofold greater skin tightness (p = 0.0079), improved dermo-fiber structure, and dermal thickness (p = 0.0011). CONCLUSION In conclusion, repeated AFL treatments of UVR-exposed skin significantly delayed SCC tumor formation and prevented clinical and imaging-assessed subclinical signs of photodamage, indicating a potential for AFL in prevention strategies for SCC and photodamage in high-risk populations.
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- Uffe H. Olesen
- Department of DermatologyCopenhagen University Hospital—BispebjergCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyCopenhagen University Hospital—BispebjergCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyCopenhagen University Hospital—BispebjergCopenhagenDenmark
- Department of PharmacyUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of DermatologyCopenhagen University Hospital—BispebjergCopenhagenDenmark
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Exploring Blue Spaces' Effects on Childhood Leukaemia Incidence: A Population-Based Case-Control Study in Spain. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19095232. [PMID: 35564626 PMCID: PMC9103937 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19095232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Blue spaces have been a key part of human evolution, providing resources and helping economies develop. To date, no studies have been carried out to explore how they may be linked to paediatric oncological diseases. Objectives: To explore the possible relationship of residential proximity to natural and urban blue spaces on childhood leukaemia. Methods: A population-based case–control study was conducted in four regions of Spain across the period 2000–2018. A total of 936 incident cases and 5616 controls were included, individually matched by sex, year of birth and place of residence. An exposure proxy with four distances (250 m, 500 m, 750 m, and 1 km) to blue spaces was built using the geographical coordinates of the participants’ home residences. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CIs) for blue-space exposure were calculated for overall childhood leukaemia, and the acute lymphoblastic (ALL) and acute myeloblastic leukaemia (AML) subtypes, with adjustment for socio-demographic and environmental covariates. Results: A decrease in overall childhood leukaemia and ALL-subtype incidence was found as we came nearer to children’s places of residence, showing, for the study as a whole, a reduced incidence at 250 m (odds ratio (OR) = 0.77; 95%CI = 0.60–0.97), 500 m (OR = 0.78; 95%CI = 0.65–0.93), 750 m (OR = 0.80; 95%CI = 0.69–0.93), and 1000 m (OR = 0.84; 95%CI = 0.72–0.97). AML model results showed an increasing incidence at closest to subjects’ homes (OR at 250m = 1.06; 95%CI=0.63–1.71). Conclusions: Our results suggest a possible association between lower childhood leukaemia incidence and blue-space proximity. This study is a first approach to blue spaces’ possible effects on childhood leukaemia incidence; consequently, it is necessary to continue studying these spaces—while taking into account more individualised data and other possible environmental risk factors.
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Non-melanoma skin cancer among ethnic German immigrants (resettler) from the former Soviet Union: a cohort study from 1990 to 2007. Arch Public Health 2022; 80:85. [PMID: 35303935 PMCID: PMC8932101 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-022-00842-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background UV radiation is a significant risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Ethnic Germans (resettlers) who immigrated to Germany from the former Soviet Union may have had a relatively high UV light exposure and thus a higher risk of developing NMSC. We compared the incidence of NMSC in a resettler cohort with the general population of the Saarland (Federal state of Germany) in relation to tumour location. Methods All new NMSC cases (resettler cohort and total population) between 1990 and 2007 were retrieved from the Saarland cancer registry and classified according to sex, histology, and location. The classification used for tumour location approximated the previous UV exposure. Age-standardized incidence rates (ASR) for the general population and standardized incidence ratios (SIR) for resettlers compared to the general population were calculated and modelled using Poisson regression. Results Sex-specific overall SIR indicated a significant increase in female resettlers (SIR 1.31 (95% CI 1.02–1.67)) which can mostly be attributed to an increased incidence of squamous cell carcinoma. The regression analysis showed that among resettlers the risk of developing tumours in UV-exposed skin areas was 2.16 (95% CI 1.35–3.45) higher compared to the general population. Conclusions Female resettlers have a higher risk to be diagnosed with NMSC than the general German population. Based on the observed distribution of tumour location, it is suspected that UV exposure contributed significantly to this risk.
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Hydrochlorothiazide use is associated with the risk of cutaneous and lip squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 78:919-930. [PMID: 35258665 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-022-03299-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to investigate the association between hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) use and the risk of cutaneous and lip squamous cell carcinoma development. METHODOLOGY We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies. We searched the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and LILACS. This study was registered in PROSPERO under protocol CRD42019129710. The meta-analysis was performed using the software Stata (version 12.0). RESULTS A total of 2181 published studies referring to the theme were identified, from which six were included in this systematic review. Men were more frequently affected by cutaneous and lip squamous cell carcinoma than women, with a 1.42:1 ratio. The mean age for cutaneous and lip squamous cell carcinoma development was 73.7 years. This meta-analysis demonstrated a chance of developing cutaneous and lip squamous cell carcinoma in any region of the body in hydrochlorothiazide users of 1.76-fold higher than in non-users. In addition, a risk factor of 1.80 higher (CI 95% = 1.71-1.89) of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck region was observed in HCTZ users. Moreover, in the analysis of the dose used, the chance of developing squamous cell carcinoma was 3.37-fold lower when the concentration of HCTZ used was less than 50,000 mg. CONCLUSIONS Our results confirm the association between the use of hydrochlorothiazide and the cutaneous and lip squamous cell carcinoma development.
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Photoprotection in Outdoor Sports: A Review of the Literature and Recommendations to Reduce Risk Among Athletes. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 2022; 12:329-343. [PMID: 35099755 PMCID: PMC8850489 DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00671-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Solar exposure, for long hours and often at peak times with limited shade available, predisposes athletes to episodic sunburn and chronic damage, causing increased risk of precancerous lesions and skin cancer. Environmental factors and training intensity affect risk. Clothing provides good protection, but changing established “uniforms” may not be possible for reasons of practicality, safety, or simply custom. Although physical activity should be encouraged for its physical and mental benefits, risk of skin damage should be minimised. We review existing behaviours, skin cancer risk, and campaigns in the sporting population and highlight key recommendations to help sun protection practices become engrained in sports practice.
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Frommeyer TC, Rohan CA, Spandau DF, Kemp MG, Wanner MA, Tanzi E, Travers JB. Wounding Therapies for Prevention of Photocarcinogenesis. Front Oncol 2022; 11:813132. [PMID: 35071017 PMCID: PMC8776632 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.813132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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The occurrence of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is closely linked with advanced age and ultraviolet-B (UVB) exposure. More specifically, the development of NMSC is linked to diminished insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) signaling from senescent dermal fibroblasts in geriatric skin. Consequently, keratinocyte IGF-1 receptor (IGF-1R) remains inactive, resulting in failure to induce appropriate protective responses including DNA repair and cell cycle checkpoint signaling. This allows UVB-induced DNA damage to proliferate unchecked, which increases the likelihood of malignant transformation. NMSC is estimated to occur in 3.3 million individuals annually. The rising incidence results in increased morbidity and significant healthcare costs, which necessitate identification of effective treatment modalities. In this review, we highlight the pathogenesis of NMSC and discuss the potential of novel preventative therapies. In particular, wounding therapies such as dermabrasion, microneedling, chemical peeling, and fractionated laser resurfacing have been shown to restore IGF-1/IGF-1R signaling in geriatric skin and suppress the propagation of UVB-damaged keratinocytes. This wounding response effectively rejuvenates geriatric skin and decreases the incidence of age-associated NMSC.
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- Timothy C. Frommeyer
- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
- Department of Dermatology, Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
- Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, OH, United States
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- Departments of Dermatology and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
- Richard A. Roudebush Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
- Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, OH, United States
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- Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
- Department of Dermatology, Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, Dayton, OH, United States
- Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, OH, United States
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Hampel U, Elflein HM, Kakkassery V, Heindl LM, Schuster AK. [Alterations of the anterior segment of the eye caused by exposure to UV radiation]. Ophthalmologe 2021; 119:234-239. [PMID: 34860283 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-021-01531-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND By identifying diseases of the anterior segment of the eye associated with exposure to UV light, recommendations for action can be derived. AIM After reading this review, the reader should be familiar with UV light-associated diseases of the anterior segment of the eye. METHOD Using a selective literature search, UV light-associated diseases of the anterior segment of the eye were identified and protective mechanisms are described. RESULTS The UV light-associated lesions of the anterior segment of the eye include basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, malignant melanoma of the eyelids and conjunctiva, pterygium, keratoconjunctivitis photoelectrica and climatic droplet keratopathy as well as cortical cataract. CONCLUSION Eyeglasses for filtering UV light, sunglasses and special safety glasses, such as welding helmets and wearing headgear protect against UV light exposure to the anterior segment of the eye and the associated diseases.
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- Ulrike Hampel
- Poliklinik und Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstr 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland. .,Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universität Leipzig, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Poliklinik und Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstr 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Köln, Köln, Deutschland.,Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) Aachen-Bonn-Köln-Düsseldorf, Köln, Deutschland
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- Poliklinik und Klinik, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Langenbeckstr 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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Thai AA, Lim AM, Solomon BJ, Rischin D. Biology and Treatment Advances in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:5645. [PMID: 34830796 PMCID: PMC8615870 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13225645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the second most common skin cancer diagnosed worldwide. CSCC is generally localized and managed with local therapies such as excision and/or radiotherapy. For patients with unresectable or metastatic disease, recent improvements in our understanding of the underlying biology have led to significant advancements in treatment approaches-including the use of immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI)-which have resulted in substantial gains in response and survival compared to traditional cytotoxic approaches. However, there is a lack of understanding of the biology underpinning CSCC in immunocompromised patients, in whom the risk of developing CSCC is hundreds of times higher compared to immunocompetent patients. Furthermore, current ICI approaches are associated with significant risk of graft rejection in organ transplant recipients who make up a significant proportion of immunocompromised patients. Ongoing scientific and clinical research efforts are needed in order to maintain momentum to increase our understanding and refine our therapeutic approaches for patients with CSCC.
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- Alesha A. Thai
- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St., Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (A.M.L.); (B.J.S.); (D.R.)
- The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St., Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (A.M.L.); (B.J.S.); (D.R.)
- The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St., Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (A.M.L.); (B.J.S.); (D.R.)
- The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St., Parkville, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (A.M.L.); (B.J.S.); (D.R.)
- The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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Neoplasia occurs as a result of genetic mutations. Research evaluating the association between gene mutations and skin cancer is limited and has produced inconsistent results. There are no established guidelines for screening skin cancer at molecular level. It should also be noted that the combinations of some mutations may play a role in skin tumors’ biology and immune response. There are three major types of skin cancer, and the originality of this study comes from its approach of each of them.
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Bennett HG, Dahl LA, Furness J, Kemp-Smith K, Climstein M. Skin cancer and sun protective behaviours in water-based sports: A scoping review. PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE 2021; 38:197-214. [PMID: 34582598 DOI: 10.1111/phpp.12737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Individuals who participate in outdoor sports are subject to an increased risk of developing skin cancer. To date, there has been no review examining skin cancer and sun protective behaviours specific to outdoor, water-based sports. Therefore, this scoping reviews objectives were to (a) summarize volume and type of the scientific literature available relating to skin cancer, (b) examine current sun protective behaviours and (c) identify knowledge gaps to inform future research. METHOD A scoping review was conducted to address the objectives following the PRISMA guidelines. Seven databases were searched; identified studies were screened based on title, abstract and full text for outdoor water-based sports, which examined skin cancer and/or sun protective behaviours. Data were extracted, synthesized and critically appraised using a modified AXIS tool. Percentage frequencies were calculated, and key results were placed in tabular or graphical presentation. RESULTS Nine cross-sectional studies were identified, all defined as low-level evidence. A combined sample of 4377 participants across six countries and five water-based sports showed BCC (71%) was the most common skin cancer, followed by melanoma (18%) and SCC (10%). The head (41%) and upper limbs (27%) were the most common location. CONCLUSION This review highlights the minimal research available and demonstrates those in water-based sports are at high risk of developing skin cancer. Due to difficulty adhering to sun protective behaviours, the most prevalent location is the upper body. Included studies were of low-level evidence, providing opportunity for future research to expand upon the gaps in the current literature.
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- Hannah Grace Bennett
- Water Based Research Unit, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Water Based Research Unit, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Water Based Research Unit, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Water Based Research Unit, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Water Based Research Unit, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Health and Sport, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia.,Clinical Exercise Physiology, School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.,Physical Activity, Lifestyle, Ageing and Wellbeing Faculty Research Group, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Ragaini BS, Blizzard L, Newman L, Stokes B, Albion T, Venn A. Temporal trends in the incidence rates of keratinocyte carcinomas from 1978 to 2018 in Tasmania, Australia: a population-based study. Discov Oncol 2021; 12:30. [PMID: 35201459 PMCID: PMC8777529 DOI: 10.1007/s12672-021-00426-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We described incidence trends of keratinocyte carcinomas (KCs)-namely basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)-in the Australian state of Tasmania. METHODS We identified histologically confirmed KCs within the Tasmanian Cancer Registry (TCR) and conducted assessments to ensure data quality. Age-standardised incidence rates were calculated for first (1985-2018) and annual KCs (1978-2018). Average annual percentage changes were computed using Joinpoint regression models. RESULTS The TCR is a reliable source of KC data. A total of 83,536 people were registered with a KC between 1978 and 2018. Age-standardised incidence rates of first KCs increased on average by 3% per annum for BCCs and 4% per annum for SCCs, reaching 363/100,000 and 249/100,000 in 2018, respectively. Age-standardised incidence rates of annual KCs increased on average by 5% per annum for BCCs and 6% per annum for SCCs, up to 891/100,000 and 514/100,000 in 2018, respectively. This increase was steeper for females than males and highest during the late 1980s and early 1990s. A change in trend around 2014 suggested that incidence rates have started to decline. CONCLUSION While the incidence of KCs in Tasmania increased substantially over 41 years, rates have recently plateaued and started to decline. The findings may reflect changes in sun exposure behaviours due to awareness campaigns, but high incidence rates in 2018 indicate that KCs still pose a substantial burden to this population.
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- Bruna S Ragaini
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 23, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 23, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Canberra, Australia
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- Tasmanian Cancer Registry, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Tasmanian Cancer Registry, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 23, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.
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Teng Y, Yu Y, Li S, Huang Y, Xu D, Tao X, Fan Y. Ultraviolet Radiation and Basal Cell Carcinoma: An Environmental Perspective. Front Public Health 2021; 9:666528. [PMID: 34368047 PMCID: PMC8339433 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.666528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a known carcinogen participated for the development of skin cancers. Solar UVR exposure, particularly ultraviolet B (UVB), is the mostly significant environmental risk factor for the occurrence and progress of basal cell carcinoma(BCC). Both cumulative and intermittent high-grade UVR exposure could promote the uncontrolled replication of skin cells. There are also exsiting other contributing environmental factors that combine with the UVR exposure to promote the development of BCC. DNA damage in formation of skin cancers is considered to be a result of UVR toxicity. It is UVR that could activate a series of oncogenes simultaneously inactivating tumor suppressor genes and aberrant proliferation and survival of keratinocytes that repair these damages. Furthermore, mounting evidence demonstrates that inflammatory responses of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment plays crucial role in the skin tumorigenesis as well. In this chapter, we will follow the function of UVR in the onset and development of BCC. We describe the factors that influence BCC induced by UVR, and also review the recent advances of pathogenesis of BCC induced by UVR from the genetic and inflammatory aspects.
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- Yan Teng
- Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, People's Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, China
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Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: From Pathophysiology to Novel Therapeutic Approaches. Biomedicines 2021; 9:biomedicines9020171. [PMID: 33572373 PMCID: PMC7916193 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9020171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 01/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), a non-melanoma skin cancer, is a keratinocyte carcinoma representing one of the most common cancers with an increasing incidence. cSCC could be in situ (e.g., Bowen’s disease) or an invasive form. A significant cSCC risk factor is advanced age, together with cumulative sun exposure, fair skin, prolonged immunosuppression, and previous skin cancer diagnoses. Although most cSCCs can be treated by surgery, a fraction of them recur and metastasize, leading to death. cSCC could arise de novo or be the result of a progression of the actinic keratosis, an in situ carcinoma. The multistage process of cSCC development and progression is characterized by mutations in the genes involved in epidermal homeostasis and by several alterations, such as epigenetic modifications, viral infections, or microenvironmental changes. Thus, cSCC development is a gradual process with several histological- and pathological-defined stages. Dermoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy enhanced the diagnostic accuracy of cSCC. Surgical excision is the first-line treatment for invasive cSCC. Moreover, radiotherapy may be considered as a primary treatment in patients not candidates for surgery. Extensive studies of cSCC pathogenic mechanisms identified several pharmaceutical targets and allowed the development of new systemic therapies, including immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as Cemiplimab, and epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors for metastatic and locally advanced cSCC. Furthermore, the implementation of prevention measures has been useful in patient management.
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Muntyanu A, Ghazawi FM, Nedjar H, Rahme E, Alakel A, Zubarev A, Netchiporouk E, Litvinov IV. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Distribution in the Russian Federation. Dermatology 2020; 237:1007-1015. [PMID: 33361697 DOI: 10.1159/000512454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) incidence has been increasing steadily around the world. The aim of the study is to describe geographic trends in incidence and mortality of NMSC in Russia between 2007 and 2017 and compare findings to other European countries. METHODS We used geospatial analysis to map the incident cases and descriptive statistical analysis to analyze trends. Additionally, we assessed the relationship between ethnicity, geographic latitude/longitude, and NMSC incidence/mortality rates. We retrospectively analyzed the data from the Moscow Oncology Research Institute, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, for 2007-2017. Routine methods of descriptive epidemiology were used to study incidence and mortality rates by age groups, years, and jurisdictions (i.e., Federal Districts and Federal Subjects). RESULTS In total, 733,723 patients were diagnosed with NMSC in Russia over the period 2007-2017, of whom 63% were women. The overall age-standardized incidence and mortality rates were 29.64/100,000 and 0.70/100,000, respectively. There was a consistent increase in age-standardized incidence rates over the study period, with a decreasing mortality rate. Geographic mapping revealed north-to-south and east-to-west gradients for NMSC. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated longitudinal trends for NMSC incidence in Russia documenting that skin phototype, latitude/longitude, climate zones, and cultural practices remain dominant risk factors defining the epidemiology of NMSC. Moreover, this work identified several regions in the country (i.e., Republic of Adygea, Samara, Krasnodar Krai, etc.), where patient education/sun awareness campaigns will be useful to help reduce the risk of this malignancy.
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada,
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Bauer A, Haufe E, Heinrich L, Seidler A, Schulze HJ, Elsner P, Drexler H, Letzel S, John SM, Fartasch M, Brüning T, Dugas-Breit S, Gina M, Weistenhöfer W, Bachmann K, Bruhn I, Lang BM, Brans R, Allam JP, Grobe W, Westerhausen S, Knuschke P, Wittlich M, Diepgen TL, Schmitt J. Basal cell carcinoma risk and solar UV exposure in occupationally relevant anatomic sites: do histological subtype, tumor localization and Fitzpatrick phototype play a role? A population-based case-control study. J Occup Med Toxicol 2020; 15:28. [PMID: 32944060 PMCID: PMC7488106 DOI: 10.1186/s12995-020-00279-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background A two-fold risk increase to develop basal cell carcinoma was seen in outdoor workers exposed to high solar UV radiation compared to controls. However, there is an ongoing discussion whether histopathological subtype, tumor localization and Fitzpatrick phototype may influence the risk estimates. Objectives To evaluate the influence of histological subtype, tumor localization and Fitzpatrick phototype on the risk to develop basal cell carcinoma in highly UV-exposed cases and controls compared to those with moderate or low solar UV exposure. Methods Six hundred forty-three participants suffering from incident basal cell carcinoma in commonly sun-exposed anatomic sites (capillitium, face, lip, neck, dorsum of the hands, forearms outside, décolleté) of a population-based, case-control, multicenter study performed from 2013 to 2015 in Germany were matched to controls without skin cancer. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted stratified for histological subtype, phototype 1/2 and 3/4. Dose-response curves adjusted for age, age2, sex, phototype and non-occupational UV exposure were calculated. Results Participants with high versus no (OR 2.08; 95% CI 1.24–3.50; p = 0.006) or versus moderate (OR 2.05; 95% CI 1.15–3.65; p = 0.015) occupational UV exposure showed a more than two-fold significantly increased risk to develop BCC in commonly UV-exposed body sites. Multivariate regression analysis did not show an influence of phototype or histological subtype on risk estimates. The restriction of the analysis to BCC cases in commonly sun-exposed body sites did not influence the risk estimates. The occupational UV dosage leading to a 2-fold increased basal cell carcinoma risk was 6126 standard erythema doses. Conclusion The risk to develop basal cell carcinoma in highly occupationally UV-exposed skin was doubled consistently, independent of histological subtype, tumor localization and Fitzpatrick phototype.
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- A Bauer
- Department of Dermatology, University AllergyCentre, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Fetscherstr 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Centre of Evidence-based Healthcare, University Hospital and Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Centre of Evidence-based Healthcare, University Hospital and Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Institute and Policlinic for Occupational and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden, Germany.,Institute and Outpatient Clinics of Occupational and Social Medicine, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Dermatological Radiotherapy and Dermatohistopathology, Special Clinics Hornheide, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute and Outpatient Clinic of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, University Medical Centre, Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, University of Osnabrück and Institute of Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Institute of Ruhr University Bochum (IPA), Bochum, Germany
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- Institute for Prevention and Occupational Medicine of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Institute of Ruhr University Bochum (IPA), Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Dermatological Radiotherapy and Dermatohistopathology, Special Clinics Hornheide, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Institute and Outpatient Clinic of Occupational, Social and Environmental Medicine, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Social Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University AllergyCentre, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Fetscherstr 74, D-01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, University Medical Centre, Johannes-Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, University of Osnabrück and Institute of Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Christine Kühne Center for Allergy Research and Education, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Christine Kühne Center for Allergy Research and Education, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Radiation, Institute of Occupational Health and Safety of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Sankt Augustin, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Experimental Photobiology, Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Radiation, Institute of Occupational Health and Safety of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), Sankt Augustin, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Social Medicine, Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Centre of Evidence-based Healthcare, University Hospital and Medical Faculty Carl Gustav Carus, Technical University Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Snyder A, Valdebran M, Terrero D, Amber KT, Kelly KM. Solar Ultraviolet Exposure in Individuals Who Perform Outdoor Sport Activities. SPORTS MEDICINE - OPEN 2020; 6:42. [PMID: 32880767 PMCID: PMC7471243 DOI: 10.1186/s40798-020-00272-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the USA. Therefore, it is important to review the contribution of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure to skin cancer in individuals with the highest risk. Documenting the relationship between outdoor sports solar ultraviolet exposure and their risk of skin cancer along with appropriate risk mitigation strategies can help inform clinicians of practical information for counseling sun protective behaviors in this population. METHODS We conducted a review of the current evidence using PubMed to answer the following research questions: (1) How is ultraviolet radiation measured? (2) What is the modern utility of the ultraviolet index in modifying recreational sun protection behaviors? (3) What is the risk of developing skin cancer for outdoor sport participants? (4) What is the prevalence of skin cancer in sport participants? and (5) Is the number of nevi and solar lentigines elevated in outdoor sport participants? RESULTS Based on the literature, individuals who practice outdoor sport-related activities receive high ultraviolet radiation exposure, have a high risk for skin cancer, have a high prevalence for pigmented lesions, and may benefit from electronic sun protection educational interventions. CONCLUSIONS Individuals who practice outdoor sports experience substantially higher ultraviolet radiation exposure, routinely exceed the recommended exposure limits, and are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer. Therefore, those who are frequently engaged in outdoor leisure activities should be coached about efficient sun protective practices and relevant mobile technologies that may facilitate adherence.
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- Alan Snyder
- College of Graduate Studies, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Campione E, Di Prete M, Lozzi F, Lanna C, Spallone G, Mazzeo M, Cosio T, Rapanotti C, Dika E, Gaziano R, Orlandi A, Bianchi L. High-Risk Recurrence Basal Cell Carcinoma: Focus on Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors and Review of the Literature. Chemotherapy 2020; 65:2-10. [PMID: 32777789 DOI: 10.1159/000509156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin tumour, with the majority of the cases occurring on the head and neck district, where cosmetic and functional results are crucial. It can be locally destructive if not diagnosed early and treated appropriately. Surgery is the treatment of choice for most lesions, but aggressive, recurrent, or unresectable tumours can be challenging to manage. Advanced basal cell carcinoma includes high recurrence risk subtypes, in which standard therapies demonstrate lack of efficacy. This led to a need for investigating more deeply the pathogenesis of the disease and to the discovery of the implication of the hedgehog pathway. The development of systemic inhibitors of this pathway provides new treatment options for patients with advanced disease, resulting in survival improvement. Food and Drug Administration, before, and European Medicines Agency later approved 2 Hedgehog pathway inhibitors for the treatment of advanced basal cell carcinomas, vismodegib and sonidegib. Here, we present a review of the current English language literature trying to analyze differences in the 2 drugs as a head-to-head comparison between them has not already been documented in a randomized controlled clinical trial. Although vismodegib and sonidegib showed similar efficacy and safety profiles, in an indirect comparison scenario, sonidegib has shown slightly better outcomes in locally advanced basal cell carcinoma than vismodegib. They present different molecular structures, as they bind different residues on their targets and develop resistance for different mutations. In a future scenario, clinical trials comparing the 2 drugs are needed, as well as expanding data on discontinuation of therapy and/or consequential administration of them, with the aim to improve our clinical practise.
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- Elena Campione
- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy,
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology, Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Anatomic Pathology Unit, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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Chu S, Mehrmal S, Uppal P, Giesey RL, Delost ME, Delost GR. Burden of skin disease and associated socioeconomic status in Europe: An ecologic study from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. JAAD Int 2020; 1:95-103. [PMID: 34409328 PMCID: PMC8361890 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdin.2020.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Dermatoses contribute to a large burden of global disease, but the relationship between socioeconomic status and the effect of dermatologic conditions in Europe is not well understood. Methods We selected Global Burden of Disease Study data sets to analyze disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) and the annual rate of change of dermatoses between 1990 and 2017 in 43 European countries. The principal country-level economic factor used was gross domestic product per capita from the World Bank. Statistical analysis was performed with Spearman ρ correlation. Results Wealthier European countries had higher DALYs for melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia, asthma, contact dermatitis, and viral skin disease. Poorer countries had higher DALYs of squamous cell carcinoma, urticaria, decubitus ulcers, pruritus, scabies, tuberculosis, and syphilis. Thirteen European countries were in the top 10th percentile globally for annual increase in skin and subcutaneous disease burden. Conclusion The majority of European countries have experienced an increase in skin and subcutaneous diseases in recent decades relative to the rest of the world, but the burden of individual dermatoses in Europe varies by country and socioeconomic status. DALYs can potentially serve as a purposeful measure for directing resources to improve the burden of skin disease in Europe.
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- Sherman Chu
- College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, Oregon
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- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
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- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
- Correspondence to: Rachel L. Giesey, DO, Department of Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Ave, Lakeside 3500, Cleveland, OH 44106.
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- Department of Health Professions, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
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- Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center, Mayfield Heights, Ohio
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, Pennsylvania
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Alfredsson L, Armstrong BK, Butterfield DA, Chowdhury R, de Gruijl FR, Feelisch M, Garland CF, Hart PH, Hoel DG, Jacobsen R, Lindqvist PG, Llewellyn DJ, Tiemeier H, Weller RB, Young AR. Insufficient Sun Exposure Has Become a Real Public Health Problem. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E5014. [PMID: 32668607 PMCID: PMC7400257 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17145014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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This article aims to alert the medical community and public health authorities to accumulating evidence on health benefits from sun exposure, which suggests that insufficient sun exposure is a significant public health problem. Studies in the past decade indicate that insufficient sun exposure may be responsible for 340,000 deaths in the United States and 480,000 deaths in Europe per year, and an increased incidence of breast cancer, colorectal cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, autism, asthma, type 1 diabetes and myopia. Vitamin D has long been considered the principal mediator of beneficial effects of sun exposure. However, oral vitamin D supplementation has not been convincingly shown to prevent the above conditions; thus, serum 25(OH)D as an indicator of vitamin D status may be a proxy for and not a mediator of beneficial effects of sun exposure. New candidate mechanisms include the release of nitric oxide from the skin and direct effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on peripheral blood cells. Collectively, this evidence indicates it would be wise for people living outside the tropics to ensure they expose their skin sufficiently to the sun. To minimize the harms of excessive sun exposure, great care must be taken to avoid sunburn, and sun exposure during high ambient UVR seasons should be obtained incrementally at not more than 5-30 min a day (depending on skin type and UV index), in season-appropriate clothing and with eyes closed or protected by sunglasses that filter UVR.
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- Lars Alfredsson
- Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- School of Population and Global Health, The University of Western Australia, Perth 6009, Australia;
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- Department of Chemistry and Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506, USA;
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- Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB1 8RN, UK;
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- Department of Dermatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands;
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- Clinical & Experimental Sciences, University of Southampton Medical School and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton SO16 6YD, UK;
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- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, USA;
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- Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth 6872, Australia;
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, DK-2100 Copenhagen, Denmark;
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- Department of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institute, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter EX1 2LU, UK;
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02115, USA;
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- Centre for Inflammation Research, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH16 4SB, UK;
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- St John’s Institute of Dermatology, King’s College London, London SE1 9RT, UK;
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Arab KA, AlRuhaili A, AlJohany T, AlHammad RS. Melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer among patients who attended at King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2007 - 2018. Saudi Med J 2020; 41:709-714. [PMID: 32601638 PMCID: PMC7502929 DOI: 10.15537/smj.2020.7.25138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the prevalence of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer for patients attended King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We are also assessing the most common category of skin cancer to be encountered among those patients. Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective study including all patients (Saudi and non-Saudi) who attended King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH) at the period of (2007-2018). Data were collected from archives of Pathology Department at KKUH and categorized into: melanoma skin cancer (MSC), non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), which included: basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), pre-neoplastic lesions, and non-neoplastic skin lesions. Results: A total of 111 patients were reported to have skin cancer out of 9828 cases, which had other skin pathology. Majority of cases were basal cell carcinoma with a total number of 76 (68.5%) of all cases. 18 patients (16.2%) were diagnosed with MSC. The remaining 17 patients (15.3%) were diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: Skin cancer prevalence and incidence is increasing worldwide. In our study, BCC was the most common type of skin cancer to be reported in our institute, which is similar to the majority of other international studies.
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- Khalid A Arab
- Division of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail.
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Loney T, Paulo MS, Modenese A, Gobba F, Tenkate T, Whiteman DC, Green AC, John SM. Global evidence on occupational sun exposure and keratinocyte cancers: a systematic review. Br J Dermatol 2020; 184:208-218. [PMID: 32320481 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Individual studies have suggested that the association between occupational exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and the development of keratinocyte cancers (KCs) may only be valid in populations of European ancestry living in certain geographical regions. Comparative global data are scarce and so this review aimed to summarize current evidence on the association between occupational exposure to solar UVR and the development of KCs, with a specific focus on geographical location and skin colour. Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched for potentially relevant records. Extracted data were summarized by study, country and region. We included one prospective cohort study and 18 case-control studies (n = 15 233) from 12 countries in regions where the majority of the population is white skinned (Americas, Europe and Oceania). Eighteen of the 19 studies reported effect estimates suggesting an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and/or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) among outdoor workers. Only 11 studies found a significantly increased risk and many had imprecise estimates. There was a significantly increased risk of BCC and SCC in individual studies in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Western Europe and Southern Europe, but not across regions or countries. Overall, 95% of studies reported higher risks among outdoor workers, although the increases in risk were statistically significant in just over half of the studies. Well-designed and sufficiently powered occupational case-control and cohort studies with adequate adjustment for confounding factors and other risk factors are required to provide more accurate risk estimates for occupational KC.
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- T Loney
- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences, University of Modena & Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- School of Occupational and Public Health, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.,CRUK Manchester Institute, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Environmental Medicine and Health Theory, University of Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany.,Institute for Interdisciplinary Dermatological Prevention and Rehabilitation (iDerm) at the University of Osnabrück, Lower-Saxonian Institute of Occupational Dermatology, Osnabrück, Germany
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Lee JW, Ratnakumar K, Hung KF, Rokunohe D, Kawasumi M. Deciphering UV-induced DNA Damage Responses to Prevent and Treat Skin Cancer. Photochem Photobiol 2020; 96:478-499. [PMID: 32119110 DOI: 10.1111/php.13245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Accepted: 01/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is among the most prevalent environmental factors that influence human health and disease. Even 1 h of UV irradiation extensively damages the genome. To cope with resulting deleterious DNA lesions, cells activate a multitude of DNA damage response pathways, including DNA repair. Strikingly, UV-induced DNA damage formation and repair are affected by chromatin state. When cells enter S phase with these lesions, a distinct mutation signature is created via error-prone translesion synthesis. Chronic UV exposure leads to high mutation burden in skin and consequently the development of skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States. Intriguingly, UV-induced oxidative stress has opposing effects on carcinogenesis. Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of UV-induced DNA damage responses will be useful for preventing and treating skin cancer with greater precision. Excitingly, recent studies have uncovered substantial depth of novel findings regarding the molecular and cellular consequences of UV irradiation. In this review, we will discuss updated mechanisms of UV-induced DNA damage responses including the ATR pathway, which maintains genome integrity following UV irradiation. We will also present current strategies for preventing and treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, including ATR pathway inhibition for prevention and photodynamic therapy for treatment.
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- Jihoon W Lee
- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Division of Translational Research, Department of Medical Research, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.,School of Dentistry, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Dermatology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Amorrortu RP, Fenske NA, Cherpelis BS, Vijayan L, Zhao Y, Balliu J, Messina JL, Sondak VK, Giuliano AR, Waterboer T, Pawlita M, Gheit T, Tommasino M, Rollison DE. Viruses in Skin Cancer (VIRUSCAN): Study Design and Baseline Characteristics of a Prospective Clinic-Based Cohort Study. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020; 29:39-48. [PMID: 31427307 PMCID: PMC6954275 DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-19-0446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Accumulating evidence suggests that cutaneous viral infections are risk factors for the development of keratinocyte carcinomas. The Viruses in Skin Cancer (VIRUSCAN) Study, a prospective cohort study, was established in 2014 to investigate the risk of keratinocyte carcinoma associated with cutaneous human papillomavirus and polyomavirus infection and the possible interaction with ultraviolet radiation exposure (UVR). METHODS/RESULTS VIRUSCAN incorporates repeated measures of viral infection using multiple markers of infection and quantitative measures of UVR using a spectrophotometer. Participants were recruited between July 14, 2014 and August 31, 2017 at the University of South Florida Dermatology Clinic in Tampa, FL. After excluding 124 individuals with prevalent keratinocyte carcinomas at baseline, 1,179 participants (53.2% women, 46.8% men, all ages 60 years and older) were followed for up to 4 years with routine skin exams occurring every 6 to 12 months. Here, we present the VIRUSCAN Study design, methods, and baseline characteristics, including demographics, sun exposure behavior, quantitative UVR exposure measurements, and cutaneous viral prevalence, for the full study cohort. CONCLUSIONS The VIRUSCAN Study will provide critical temporal evidence needed to assess the causality of the role cutaneous viral infections play in the development of keratinocyte carcinomas, as well as the potential interaction between cutaneous viral infections and UVR exposure. IMPACT Study findings will be valuable in future development of novel keratinocyte carcinoma prevention strategies.
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell/epidemiology
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell/etiology
- Carcinoma, Basal Cell/pathology
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell/diagnosis
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell/epidemiology
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell/pathology
- Carcinoma, Merkel Cell/virology
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/epidemiology
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/etiology
- Carcinoma, Squamous Cell/pathology
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Keratinocytes/pathology
- Keratinocytes/radiation effects
- Keratinocytes/virology
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prevalence
- Prospective Studies
- Research Design
- Risk Factors
- Skin/cytology
- Skin/pathology
- Skin/radiation effects
- Skin/virology
- Skin Neoplasms/diagnosis
- Skin Neoplasms/epidemiology
- Skin Neoplasms/etiology
- Skin Neoplasms/pathology
- Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
- Ultraviolet Rays/adverse effects
- Warts/diagnosis
- Warts/epidemiology
- Warts/pathology
- Warts/virology
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida
- Department of Anatomic Pathology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
- Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Department of Cutaneous Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology Group, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology Group, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Germany
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- Infections and Cancer Biology Group, International Agency for Research on Cancer-World Health Organization, Lyon, France
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- Infections and Cancer Biology Group, International Agency for Research on Cancer-World Health Organization, Lyon, France
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- Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida.
- Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida
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Ultraviolet Exposure Scenarios: Balancing Risks of Erythema and Benefits of Cutaneous Vitamin D Synthesis. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2020; 1268:387-405. [PMID: 32918230 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-46227-7_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Exposure to sunlight is a major source of vitamin D for most people. Yet public health advice has focused overwhelmingly on avoiding exposure of unprotected skin because of the risks of erythema and skin cancer. Given that there are also health risks associated with low vitamin D status, we explore the possibilities of achieving a range of targets associated with vitamin D and the accompanying erythema risk. We have calculated the exposure required to gain a number of proposed oral-equivalent doses of vitamin D, as functions of latitude, season, skin type and skin area exposed, together with the associated risk of erythema, expressed in minimum erythema doses. The model results show that a recommended daily intake of 400 IU is readily achievable through casual sun exposure in the midday lunch hour, with no risk of erythema, for all latitudes some of the year, and for all the year at some (low) latitudes. We also show that such daily, sub-erythemal doses at lunchtime during the summer months is sufficient to avoid winter-time vitamin D deficiency for the UK all-weather climate, provided that lower arms and legs are exposed in the warmer months. At the higher proposed vitamin D dose of 1000 IU, lunchtime sun exposure is still a viable route to the vitamin but requires the commitment to expose greater areas of skin and is effective for a shorter period of the year. The highest vitamin D requirement considered was 4000 IU per day. For much of the globe and much of the year, this is not achievable in a lunchtime hour and where it is possible large areas of skin must be exposed to prevent erythema. When the only variable considered was skin type, latitudinal and seasonal limits on adequate vitamin D production were more restrictive for skin type 5 than skin type 2.
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McDowell L, Yom SS. Locally advanced non-melanomatous skin cancer: Contemporary radiotherapeutic management. Oral Oncol 2019; 99:104443. [DOI: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2019.104443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2019] [Revised: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Hoesl C, Fröhlich T, Hundt JE, Kneitz H, Goebeler M, Wolf R, Schneider MR, Dahlhoff M. The transmembrane protein LRIG2 increases tumor progression in skin carcinogenesis. Mol Oncol 2019; 13:2476-2492. [PMID: 31580518 PMCID: PMC6822252 DOI: 10.1002/1878-0261.12579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Over the last few decades, the number of cases of non‐melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has risen to over 3 million cases every year worldwide. Members of the ERBB receptor family are important regulators of skin development and homeostasis and, when dysregulated, contribute to skin pathogenesis. In this study, we investigated leucine‐rich repeats and immunoglobulin‐like domains 2 (LRIG2), a transmembrane protein involved in feedback loop regulation of the ERBB receptor family during NMSC. LRIG2 was identified to be up‐regulated in various types of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), but little is known about LRIG2 in cutaneous SCC (cSCC). To investigate the function of LRIG2 in cSCC in vivo, we generated a skin‐specific LRIG2 overexpressing transgenic mouse line (LRIG2‐TG) using the Tet‐Off system. We employed the 7,12‐dimethylbenz(a)anthracene/12‐O‐tetra‐decanoylphorbol‐13‐acetate (DMBA/TPA) two‐stage chemical carcinogenesis model and analyzed the skin during homeostasis and tumorigenesis. LRIG2‐TG mice did not exhibit alterations in skin development or homeostasis but showed an interaction between LRIG2 and thrombospondin‐1, which is often involved in angiogenesis and tumorigenesis. However, during carcinogenesis, transgenic animals showed significantly increased tumor progression and a more rapid development of cSCC. This was accompanied by changes in the ERBB system. After a single TPA application, inflammation of the epidermis was enhanced during LRIG2 overexpression. In human skin samples, LRIG2 expression was identified in the basal layer of the epidermis and in hair follicles of normal skin, but also in cSCC samples. In conclusion, epidermal LRIG2 excess is associated with activated EGFR/ERBB4‐MAPK signaling and accelerated tumor progression in experimentally induced NMSC, suggesting LRIG2 as a potential oncoprotein in skin.
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- Christine Hoesl
- Institute of Molecular Animal Breeding and BiotechnologyGene CenterLMU MünchenGermany
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- Laboratory for Functional Genome Analysis (LAFUGA)Gene CenterLMU MünchenGermany
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- Lübeck Institute for Experimental DermatologyUniversität zu LübeckGermany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und AllergologieUniversitätsklinikum WürzburgGermany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und AllergologieUniversitätsklinikum WürzburgGermany
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- Department of Dermatology und AllergologyPhilipps UniversityMarburgGermany
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- Institute of Molecular Animal Breeding and BiotechnologyGene CenterLMU MünchenGermany
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- Institute of Molecular Animal Breeding and BiotechnologyGene CenterLMU MünchenGermany
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Izadi M, Jonaidi-Jafari N, Pourazizi M, Alemzadeh-Ansari MH, Hoseinpourfard MJ. Photokeratitis induced by ultraviolet radiation in travelers: A major health problem. J Postgrad Med 2019; 64:40-46. [PMID: 29067921 PMCID: PMC5820813 DOI: 10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_52_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation is one of the several environmental hazards that may cause inflammatory reactions in ocular tissues, especially the cornea. One of the important factors that affect how much ultraviolet radiation (UVR) humans are exposed to is travel. Hence, traveling is considered to include a more acute UVR effect, and ophthalmologists frequently evaluate and manage the ocular manifestations of UV irradiation, including UV-induced keratitis. The purpose of this paper is to provide an evidence-based analysis of the clinical effect of UVR in ocular tissues. An extensive review of English literature was performed to gather all available articles from the National Library of Medicine PubMed database of the National Institute of Health, the Ovid MEDLINE database, Scopus, and ScienceDirect that had studied the effect of UVR on the eye and its complications, between January 1970 and June 2014. The results show that UVR at 300 nm causes apoptosis in all three layers of the cornea and induces keratitis. Apoptosis in all layers of the cornea occurs 5 h after exposure. The effect of UVR intensity on the eye can be linked to numerous factors, including solar elevation, time of day, season, hemisphere, clouds and haze, atmospheric scattering, atmospheric ozone, latitude, altitude, longitudinal changes, climate, ground reflection, and geographic directions. The most important factor affecting UVR reaching the earth's surface is solar elevation. Currently, people do not have great concern over eye protection. The methods of protection against UVR include avoiding direct sunlight exposure, using UVR-blocking eyewear (sunglasses or contact lenses), and wearing hats. Hence, by identifying UVR intensity factors, eye protection factors, and public education, especially in travelers, methods for safe traveling can be identified.
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- M Izadi
- Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Health Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan; Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan Eye Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan Eye Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Lang BM, Balermpas P, Bauer A, Blum A, Brölsch GF, Dirschka T, Follmann M, Frank J, Frerich B, Fritz K, Hauschild A, Heindl LM, Howaldt HP, Ihrler S, Kakkassery V, Klumpp B, Krause-Bergmann A, Löser C, Meissner M, Sachse MM, Schlaak M, Schön MP, Tischendorf L, Tronnier M, Vordermark D, Welzel J, Weichenthal M, Wiegand S, Kaufmann R, Grabbe S. S2k-Leitlinie Basalzellkarzinom der Haut - Teil 1: Epidemiologie, Genetik und Diagnostik. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2019; 17:94-104. [PMID: 30615280 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13733_g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
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- Klinik für Plastische, Ästhetische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
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- CentroDerm, Wuppertal.,Fakultät für Gesundheit, Universität Witten-Herdecke
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und plastische Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck.,Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsmedizin Rostock
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- Abteilung für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Tübingen.,Radiologie, Rems-Murr-Klinikum Winnenden
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Allergologie und Phlebologie, Klinikum Bremerhaven
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Klinikum der Universität München
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Helios Klinikum Hildesheim
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- Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
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- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Klinikum Augsburg
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig
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- Klinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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Skiljevic D, Sreckovic L. Ultraviolet radiation exposure among Belgrade high school students: analysis of knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33 Suppl 2:63-75. [PMID: 30811695 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of melanoma has been increasing worldwide. Extended UV exposure during childhood or adolescence significantly increases the probability of skin cancer in adulthood. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to analyse knowledge, attitudes and behaviour regarding exposure to natural and artificial UV radiation among Belgrade high school students. METHODS The study was conducted using a questionnaire among 549 students of 3rd and 4th grade (17 and 18 years of age) in four Belgrade high schools. The questionnaire had 32 questions: questions about gender, date and month of birth and parents' education, nine questions regarding sunbed use, nine questions regarding behaviour in the sun during summer months, four questions regarding personal and family history and skin phototype and seven questions regarding attitude and general knowledge about effects of UV radiation. Assessment of frequency rate and relative numbers was used as methods of descriptive statistics. RESULTS As many as 39% of participants had used a sunbed at least once, 38% plan on using it in the future. One quarter spends more than 3 hours in the sun on the beach during summer without any protection, and only one-third of participants had not experienced sunburn during last summer. Only one-half of students know what melanoma is, while 37% stated that they do not know. CONCLUSION General awareness of risk factors regarding sun exposure as well as general knowledge about melanoma is not on a high level among Belgrade high school students. Therefore, besides legislative measures, it is extremely important to conduct adequate education programmes in high schools.
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- D Skiljevic
- Clinic of Dermatovenereology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia.,Department of Dermatovenereology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic of Dermatovenereology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
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Bijlsma MF, Roelink H. Skin-Derived Vitamin D 3 Protects against Basal Cell Carcinoma. J Invest Dermatol 2019; 137:2469-2471. [PMID: 29169462 DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2017.07.816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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UVR in sunlight causes mutations that drive basal cell carcinomas. However, the incidence of these tumors plateaus with prolonged exposure, but the incidence of other skin cancers increases. Makarova et al. now show that vitamin D3 produced in the skin by UVR protects against its oncogenic effects by inhibiting Hedgehog signaling, whereas dietary vitamin D3 does not.
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- Maarten F Bijlsma
- Laboratory for Experimental Oncology and Radiobiology, Center for Experimental and Molecular Medicine, Cancer Center Amsterdam and Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA
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Kostić A, Georgijev D, Filipović T, Videnović N, Mladenović J. Non-melanoma malignat skin tumors: One year analysis. PRAXIS MEDICA 2019. [DOI: 10.5937/pramed1904001k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Lang BM, Balermpas P, Bauer A, Blum A, Brölsch GF, Dirschka T, Follmann M, Frank J, Frerich B, Fritz K, Hauschild A, Heindl LM, Howaldt HP, Ihrler S, Kakkassery V, Klumpp B, Krause-Bergmann A, Löser C, Meissner M, Sachse MM, Schlaak M, Schön MP, Tischendorf L, Tronnier M, Vordermark D, Welzel J, Weichenthal M, Wiegand S, Kaufmann R, Grabbe S. S2k Guidelines for Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma - Part 1: Epidemiology, Genetics and Diagnosis. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2018; 17:94-103. [PMID: 30592557 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor among fair-skinned individuals, and its incidence has been rising steadily in the past decades. In order to maintain the highest quality of patient care possible, the German S2k guidelines were updated following a systematic literature search and with the participation of all professional societies and associations involved in the management of the disease. Part 1 highlights new developments in genetics in particular as well as aspects regarding epidemiology, diagnosis, and histology.
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- Berenice M Lang
- Department of Dermatology, Mainz University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Frankfurt University Medical Center, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Carl Gustav Carus University Medical Center, Dresden, Germany
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- Dermatology and Teaching Practice, Konstanz, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Aesthetic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanover Medical School, Hanover, Germany
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- CentroDerm Clinic, Wuppertal, Germany.,Faculty of Health, Witten-Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Göttingen University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Plastic Surgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Dermatology and Laser Center, Landau, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Schleswig-Holstein University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Cologne University Medical Center, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gießen University Medical Center, Gießen, Germany
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- Laboratory for Dermatohistology and Oral Pathology, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Schleswig-Holstein University Medical Center, Lübeck, Germany.,Department of Ophthalmology, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tübingen University Medical Center, Tübingen, Germany.,Department of Radiology, Rems-Murr Medical Center, Winnenden, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Ludwigshafen Medical Center, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Frankfurt University Medical Center, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Allergology and Phlebology, Bremerhaven Medical Center, Bremerhaven, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Munich University Medical Center, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Göttingen University Medical Center, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Helios Medical Center, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Halle University Medical Center, Martin Luther University, Halle, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Augsburg Medical Center, Augsburg, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Schleswig-Holstein University Medical Center, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Leipzig University Medical Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Frankfurt University Medical Center, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Dermatology, Mainz University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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Hoel DG, de Gruijl FR. Sun Exposure Public Health Directives. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:E2794. [PMID: 30544646 PMCID: PMC6313493 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15122794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 12/02/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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There have been many public health recommendations for avoiding UV radiation exposures. This is primarily due to concerns about skin cancer and especially melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. However, UV radiation is also known as the primary source of vitamin D and other compounds needed for good health. This brief commentary lists several of the many important recent studies of adverse health effects associated with low sun exposure, including some specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, autism, Alzheimer's disease, and age-related macular degeneration. Our conclusion is that non-burning UV exposure is a health benefit and-in moderation-should be recommended as such.
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- David G Hoel
- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425, USA.
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- Department of Dermatology, Leiden University Medical Center, 2333 ZA Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Koelblinger P, Lang R. New developments in the treatment of basal cell carcinoma: update on current and emerging treatment options with a focus on vismodegib. Onco Targets Ther 2018; 11:8327-8340. [PMID: 30568456 PMCID: PMC6267762 DOI: 10.2147/ott.s135650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer worldwide. Although most BCCs can be treated by relatively simple surgical or nonsurgical methods, some patients with BCC may eventually develop advanced disease which can either be locally destructive or even include metastatic spread. The present review summarizes the current literature on the treatment of both early and advanced BCC with a focus on the hedgehog inhibitor vismodegib which has become an integral part of the management of patients with advanced BCC since its regulatory approval in 2012.
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- Peter Koelblinger
- Department of Dermatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria,
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- Department of Dermatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria,
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