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Z Al-Dujaili^1,2, M Henry^1,3, A S Dorizas⁴

¹Sadick Dermatology, New York, NY.

International Journal of Women'S Dermatology

|May 12, 2017

Abstract

Background:

Skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions, with more new cases diagnosed annually than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung, and colon. Estimates show 2 to 3 million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) every year, and, among women, it is the young (younger than 45 years) who are disproportionately affected.

Objective:

This article aims to address questions and concerns pertinent to skin cancer in a woman-centric way. An updated landscape of causative factors, the latest detection/treatment methods, and ultimately the preventative measures available to them are described.

Methods:

A broad literature search was conducted using the PubMed database with search terms focusing on female gender. Additional articles were identified from cited references.

Conclusions:

The published findings on causation of melanoma skin cancer and non-melanoma skin cancer in females are outlined, as well as current detection methods and treatment options. Furthermore, a variety of preventative measures specific to women that can reduce the chance of being diagnosed with skin cancer are discussed.

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