Melanoma risk in skin of colour patients with a history of a keratinocyte carcinoma.

Mohr, Cassandra; Li, Yao; Navsaria, Lucy J; Hinkston, Candice L; Margolis, David J; Wehner, Mackenzie R · Br J Dermatol · 2024

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

This manuscript uses individual-level data from 5 million Medicare beneficiaries to investigate the risks of melanoma in skin of color patients with a history of keratinocyte carcinoma. Despite worse melanoma outcomes, skin of color patients are often excluded from skin cancer literature. We found that skin of color patients with a history of keratinocyte carcinoma are at a significantly increased risk of melanoma, though their absolute risk is low.

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