Skin cancer concerns particular to women. Review uri icon

Overview

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.

publication date

  • February 16, 2017

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC5419056

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85012299321

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.ijwd.2017.02.009

PubMed ID

  • 28492039

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 3

issue

  • 1 Suppl