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    This study identified key melanoma risk factors, including sunbed use, severe solar skin damage, and hair/naevi characteristics. The developed prognostic models effectively identify individuals at high risk for melanoma, aiding targeted screenings.

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Medical Informatics
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Melanoma treatment is limited in advanced stages, necessitating effective preventive measures and risk identification.
    • Targeted screenings for high-risk populations can optimize follow-up and resource allocation.
    • Identifying significant melanoma predictors is crucial for developing accurate risk assessment tools.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify the most significant factors predicting melanoma risk within a specific population.
    • To develop and evaluate prognostic models for identifying and differentiating individuals at high risk of melanoma.
    • To provide clinicians with tools for effective melanoma risk assessment and patient stratification.

    Main Methods:

    • A case-control study involving 697 participants (341 melanoma patients, 356 controls).

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  • Logistic Regression (LR) and Alternating Decision Trees (ADT) models were developed and validated using Hosmer-Lemeshow test and 10-fold cross-validation, respectively.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant melanoma risk factors identified include sunbed use, severe solar skin damage, light brown/blond hair, numerous common and dysplastic naevi, Fitzpatrick phototype, and congenital naevi.
    • Red hair, phototype I, and large congenital naevi were strongly associated with melanoma.
    • The LR model achieved 74.9% accuracy, 71% sensitivity, 78.7% specificity, and 0.805 AUC; the ADT model achieved 71.9% accuracy, 71.9% sensitivity, 79.4% specificity, and 0.808 AUC.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed prognostic models offer an efficient and standardized tool for clinicians in melanoma risk assessment.
    • These models effectively discriminate high-risk individuals, supporting transparent decision-making and real-time clinical implementation.
    • Continuous database growth and advanced data mining can further enhance model accuracy and application.