Cutaneous ultraviolet exposure and its relationship to the development of skin cancer - 01/11/17
Doi : 10.1016/j.jaad.2007.04.034
Darrell S. Rigel, MD ⁎ 
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
Correspondence to: Darrell S. Rigel, MD, New York University Medical Center, 35 E 35 St, Suite 208, New York, NY 10016.Abstract |
Skin cancer is becoming an increasingly important public health problem. Multiple studies have now demonstrated a relationship between ultraviolet exposure and increased risk of developing skin cancer. However, the specifics of that association are somewhat different for malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. A better understanding of the mechanisms that allow cutaneous ultraviolet radiation to induce neoplasia will result in the development of better future sun-protection agents and strategies.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : BCC, SCC, UV
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| Supported by L’Oréal. |
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| Disclosure: Dr Rigel has served in the past as a consultant for sunscreen evaluation for L’Oréal; La Roche Posay; Neutrogena; Johnson and Johnson; Beiersdorf; and Proctor and Gamble. |
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American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.. Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 58 - N° 5S2
P. S129-S132 - mai 2008 Retour au numéro
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