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. 2018 Nov 27;5(1):2-7.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2018.08.007. eCollection 2019 Feb.

Nonmelanoma skin cancer in women

H Heaton  1 , N Lawrence  2
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Nonmelanoma skin cancer in women

H Heaton et al. Int J Womens Dermatol. .

Abstract

Men continue to develop nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) at higher rates than women, but the epidemiologic pattern of NMSC development is evolving. We present a selective, narrative review of the literature showing that there is a trend toward a development of basal cell carcinomas in women at younger ages, and highlight potential causes of this trend. We review evidence that indoor tanning is associated with the development of NMSC and show that young women use indoor tanning more than any other age-sex group. We discuss societal factors that relate to the tanning behavior of young women. Finally, we argue that facial NMSCs may have more of a negative impact on quality of life in women than in men.

Keywords: Nonmelanoma skin cancer; basal cell carcinoma; scar; self-esteem; tanning; women.

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