BACKGROUND: Actinic keratoses (AKs) are established as direct precursors of squamous
cell carcinoma (SCC), but there is significant controversy regarding the rate at which AKs …

BACKGROUND: Most melanoma studies use data from the National Cancer Institute
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program or individual cancer registries. Small …

The incidence of melanoma has increased significantly over the past several decades. Although
incidence remains significantly higher among men, recent analyses suggest melanoma …

Objective To estimate the association between UV index, latitude, and melanoma incidence
in different racial and ethnic populations in a high-quality national data set. Design …

Cancer registries usually exclude nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC), despite the large
population affected. Health maintenance organization (HMO) and health system administrative …

Objective To examine the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) with the risk
of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC), defined as squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal …

Background: Melanoma incidence and mortality is a growing concern. Better recognition
and management of skin cancer by primary care providers (PCPs) could help, but studies …

BACKGROUND Early detection of melanoma may provide an opportunity to positively
impact melanoma mortality. Numerous skin cancer educational interventions have been …

Indoor tanning has become increasingly popular over the past decades, despite evidence
of an increased risk of melanoma and, possibly, nonmelanoma skin cancer. Tanning bed …

BACKGROUND: Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) incidence in patients with vitiligo has
not been studied. OBJECTIVE: We sought to quantify the incidence of NMSC in patients with …