Stressful life events and the occurrence of skin cancer
Noa Shidlo,
Aneta Lazarov,
Yael Benyamini
Abstract:ObjectiveIt is widely acknowledged that emotional states can influence skin conditions, yet limited research has delved into the impact of stress on skin cancer development. This retrospective study sought to expand the perspective on skin cancer risk factors by investigating the complex relationship between stressful life events and the incidence of skin cancer.MethodsThe sample included 268 individuals followed‐up in a dermatological clinic, in three groups: Patients who had previously been diagnosed with cu… Show more
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