Tar photoxicity and phototherapy for psoriasis

Effectiveness of skin cancer screening for individuals age 14 to 34 years

“…In contrast to other studies we found no significant association between skin type and melanoma/ dysplastic melanocytic nevus [7, 13, 19, 20]. In our study, however, UV sensitivity was classified not exactly corresponding to the skin types according to Fitzpatrick [8] (Figure 1). Further, it cannot be excluded that persons with a fairer skin type more readily (even in case of unfounded suspicion) participated in the skin cancer screening program due to emphasis on their increased risk in the media.…”

“…The documentation sheet was completed by the dermatologist and, in case of histological examination, by the pathologist and included in addition to data on age and gender known risk factors for melanoma such as number of nevi, number of atypical nevi, previous nevus excisions, UV sensitivity and sun protection behavior. UV sensitivity was classified in 5 groups (Figure 1), largely corresponding to the skin types according to Fitzpatrick [8]. As natural and artificial UV light are particularly relevant, potentially modifiable risk factors for skin cancer including melanoma [9–11]– despite the brevity of the documentation sheet – statements on UV protection behavior (use of textile sun protection and sun protection creams) and on UV exposure in tanning beds (“yes”, “only in the winter”, “all year long”) were included.…”

“…jedoch nicht exakt den Hauttypen nach Fitzpatrick [8] entsprechend eingeteilt (Abbildung 1). Nicht auszuschließen ist weiterhin, dass Personen mit hellerem Hauttyp aufgrund der medialen Betonung ihres erhöhten Risikos eher (auch mit unbegründetem Verdacht) am Hautkrebsscreening teilgenommen haben.…”