Sun protection for preventing basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers

Sánchez, Guillermo; Nova, John; Rodríguez-Hernández, Andrea; Medina, Roger David; Solorzano-Restrepo, Carolina; Gonzalez, Jenny; Olmos, M; Godfrey, Kathie; Arévalo-Rodríguez, Ingrid

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd011161.pub2

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“…Most squamous cell carcinomas are located in the head or neck region due to ultraviolet rays from sunlight 3. Surgery is the first choice in treatment.…”

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Treatment and reconstruction of a complicated infected scalp squamous cell carcinoma with CNS invasion

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A 60-year-old male patient with a large infected cranial apex lesion was admitted with lethargy and mental status changes. The patient underwent evaluation with imaging studies, a skin biopsy, cultures with microscopy and a diagnostic burr hole. MRI and positron emission tomography/CT scan revealed a squamous cell carcinoma with ingrowth in the midline of the brain and subdural empyema infected with andHigh dose intravenous antibiotic treatment was initiated and the patient subsequently underwent a surgical resection of the carcinoma with a 1 cm margin of surrounding skin and skull. The defect was reconstructed using a titanium plate and a free microvascular lattisimus dorsi muscle flap then covered with a split skin graft.The patient received 37 radiation therapy sessions (66 GY) as adjuvant therapy.Intensive neurorehabilitation slowly improved an initial paraparesis. The 7-month follow-up revealed a satisfactory cosmetic result and residual gait impairment secondary to central nervous system invasion.

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“…Most squamous cell carcinomas are located in the head or neck region due to ultraviolet rays from sunlight 3. Surgery is the first choice in treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Treatment and reconstruction of a complicated infected scalp squamous cell carcinoma with CNS invasion

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“…Embora culturalmente bem aceitos e indicados como adjuvantes na fotoproteção, a eficácia de tais métodos isoladamente ainda carece de confirmação científica. Uma metanálise recente que se propôs a investigar o efeito de diversas estratégias de proteção solar na prevenção do câncer de pele não-melanoma não identificou estudos que avaliassem a eficácia de medidas físicas de fotoproteção, como roupas, chapéus ou óculos de sol, na prevenção desses tumores [19].…”

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Avaliação dermatológica de agentes comunitários de saúde sujeitos à fotoexposição em região tropical do Brasil

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Este artigo está licenciado sob forma de uma licença Creative Commons Atribuição 4.0 Internacional, que permite uso irrestrito, distribuição e reprodução em qualquer meio, desde que a publicação original seja corretamente citada. ABSTRACT Aims:To investigate skin lesions associated with or aggravated by sun exposure in community health workers in two municipalities in the metropolitan region of Belém, State of Pará, Brazil, relating the lesions to some sociodemographic variables, and to assess the use of sun protection. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with 11 Family Health Centers in Belém and Ananindeua selected by non-probabilistic convenience sampling. All workers answered a questionnaire and were clinically examined for the presence of skin lesions caused by sun exposure, in addition to having sun exposure variables and their sociodemographic profile assessed. The data were analyzed by the chi-square test, Fisher's exact test with Yates' correction, and Student's t test. A p value ≤ 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: A total of 83 workers were assessed, most of whom were female (75.9%), aged between 30 and 40 years (44.6%), single (47%), with completed high school education (69.8%), and family income between 1 and 2 minimum wages (67.5%), working in the profession for over 10 years (48.2%). Among the respondents, 83% reported daily sun exposure in their working activity, 47% were exposed for more than four hours, and 73.5% were exposed to the sun at the most critical time (between 10 and 4 o'clock). 56.6% used some kind of protection against sun exposure, and 27.7% reported using sunscreen on a daily basis. The dermatologic evaluation also revealed that 97.6% of workers had many skin lesions caused by sun exposure. Melanosis was the most common diagnosis. Conclusions: Skin lesions were frequent among community health workers and sun exposure during working hours appears to have played a remarkable role. Workers showed difficulty adopting protective behaviors. Occupational health policies and actions targeted at the prevention of aggravating factors among community health workers should be encouraged.

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“…A Cochrane review has found no evidence that daily sunscreen use lowers the risk of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin 1. However, these findings are based on low-quality evidence from only one trial.…”

Section: Role Of Sunscreen In Preventing Basal Cell and Squamous Cellmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Updated competency framework for all prescribers ● The risks of under-prescribing in older patients ● Self-monitoring and self-management of oral anticoagulation ● Role of sunscreen in preventing basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers ● Tech-based weight-loss intervention ● NICE guidance on NAFLD ● Modest improvement in sinus symptoms with nasal irrigation ● Exercise to offset the detrimental effects of sedentary habits

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Sun protection for preventing basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers

Cited by 34 publications

References 95 publications

Treatment and reconstruction of a complicated infected scalp squamous cell carcinoma with CNS invasion

Treatment and reconstruction of a complicated infected scalp squamous cell carcinoma with CNS invasion

Avaliação dermatológica de agentes comunitários de saúde sujeitos à fotoexposição em região tropical do Brasil

DTB Select: 10 | October 2016

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