Comparison of anatomical locations of cutaneous melanoma in men and women: a population‐based study in<scp>F</scp>rance

Chevalier, Valérie; Barbe, Coralie; Clainche, A. Le; Arnoult, Guillaume; Bernard, Philippe; Hibon, E.; Grange, Florent

doi:10.1111/bjd.13052

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“…A recent study from France reported a similar trend. 16 Overall, these data support the hypothesis that women are diagnosed with melanomas on the lower legs and arms at a higher frequency than men. The differences in melanoma location between the sexes may reflect their different clothing and sun-protective measures.…”

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Skin protection behaviour and sex differences in melanoma location in patients with multiple primary melanomas

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This report showed the rates of skin self-examination, sunscreen usage and other sun-protection methods in patients with MPM is higher than in studies of patients with SPM. It also highlighted sex differences in terms of melanoma location for patients with MPM. Further studies to examine the cause of the differences in these forms of protective behaviour could help improve the utilisation of these important preventative measures in all patients.

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Skin protection behaviour and sex differences in melanoma location in patients with multiple primary melanomas

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“…Although prior studies on male pattern baldness and risk of skin cancer were sparse, there was anecdotal impression in clinics that balding may be a risk factor for both melanoma and KC in scalp compared with non‐balding, with the perception of delayed detection due to concealment from hair coverage, as well as the protection against sun damage to scalp by hair coverage in non‐balding men. Studies have also linked hair cover and hairstyle to anatomic distribution of melanoma . One clinical cross‐sectional study found a significant association between male pattern baldness and both melanoma and KC of the scalp .…”

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“…In addition, previous studies on male pattern baldness and risk of skin cancer were sparse, with some clinical evidence reporting that skin cancer of the scalp occurs more frequently in balding man . Prior literatures have also proposed that the long‐term protective role of hair cover may reduce UV exposure and may be associated with the higher incidence of head and neck melanomas in men than in women, as reviewed before …”

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Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men

Cho

Han

et al. 2016

Intl Journal of Cancer

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We examined the association between male-pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer, including invasive melanoma, invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in a prospective analysis, based on 36,032 participants from the Health Professionals’ Follow-up Study. In 1992, participants reported their status of male-pattern baldness at age 45 years by choosing from five crown-view pictograms based on Norwood’s classification. Diagnosis of skin cancers was reported biennially and information on melanoma and SCC was pathologically confirmed. We identified 327 melanoma cases, 1324 SCC cases, and 8438 BCC cases during the follow-up. Male-pattern baldness was not significantly associated with risk of incident melanoma, but was significantly associated with increased risk of SCC and BCC. The multivariate-adjusted hazard ratio (HR) (95% confidence interval, CI) for the highest category of baldness (frontal plus severe vertex baldness) was 1.33 (1.06–1.68) for SCC (Ptrend=0.001) and 1.23 (1.12–1.35) for BCC(Ptrend<0.0001), compared with no baldness. Analyses by body sites found significant associations between frontal plus moderate to severe vertex baldness and risk of melanoma (HR=1.83, 95% CI: 1.01–3.34) and SCC (HR=1.30, 95% CI: 1.02–1.66) at head and neck. The associations were particularly stronger for scalp melanoma (HR=7.15, 95% CI: 1.29–39.42) and scalp SCC (HR=7.09, 95% CI: 3.84–13.08), but not for non-scalp head and neck sites. Information on body sites was not available for BCC. In conclusion, male pattern baldness may be associated with increased risk of skin cancer, but the associations may only exist for those occurring at head and neck, particularly at scalp.

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“…Patients, through self-screening, can be the first to detect suspicious skin lesions (Rigel et al, 2010). As women pay particular attention to the health of their skin, especially the face and extremities that are the most common anatomical sites of skin cancer manifestation, they have a greater probability of self-detecting skin anomalies (Chevalier et al, 2014, Lee et al, 2014). Women tend to be more open and communicative about voicing their health concerns, and throughout their lives tend to have more contact with health professionals.…”

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Skin cancer concerns particular to women

Al-Dujaili

Henry

Dorizas

et al. 2015

International Journal of Women's Dermatology

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BackgroundSkin 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.ObjectiveThis 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.MethodsA broad literature search was conducted using the PubMed database with search terms focusing on female gender. Additional articles were identified from cited references.ConclusionsThe 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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Comparison of anatomical locations of cutaneous melanoma in men and women: a population‐based study inFrance

Abstract: Sex differences in occupational and leisure time ultraviolet exposure, clothing (including shoes), hairstyle, and side and photo exposure in cars could explain these results. General preventive messages could be completed by sex-specific advice for melanoma prevention.

Cited by 30 publications

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Skin protection behaviour and sex differences in melanoma location in patients with multiple primary melanomas

Skin protection behaviour and sex differences in melanoma location in patients with multiple primary melanomas

Male pattern baldness and risk of incident skin cancer in a cohort of men

Skin cancer concerns particular to women

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