Psoriasis and risk of cutaneous melanoma: A retrospective, comparative, registry-based cohort study
Sam Polesie, Martin Gillstedt
Abstract
To the Editor: Patients with psoriasis have an increased overall cancer risk.1 Although the risk increase is particularly robust for keratinocyte carcinomas, the link between psoriasis and cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) remains uncertain because results from different studies are heterogeneous.2-5 The aim of this Swedish investigation was to analyze such a link further.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePsoriasisRetrospective cohort studyDermatologyMelanomaCohort studyCohortInternal medicineCancer researchPsoriasis: Treatment and PathogenesisDermatology and Skin DiseasesSkin Protection and Aging