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==Overview==
==Overview==
The primary prevention of basal cell carcinoma involves avoiding the sunlight, wearing sun screen, and the use of chemotherapeutic agents for patients with a high risk.
The [[primary prevention]] of basal cell carcinoma involves avoidance and protection from the sun like using [[Sunscreens|sunscreen lotions]], [[Protective finishing coat|protective clothing]], avoid [[Tanning booths|tanning beds]] etc.


==Basal Cell Carcinoma Primary Prevention==  
==Basal Cell Carcinoma Primary Prevention==  
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. It occurs mainly in fair-skinned patients with a family history of this cancer. Sunlight is a factor in about two-thirds of these cancers, but one-third occur in non-sun-exposed areas. Therefore, doctors recommend sun screens.
*The [[development]] of basal cell carcinoma can be [[Prevention|prevented]] by the following:<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5215a2.htm</ref><ref name="pmid27459394">{{cite journal |vauthors=Linos E, Katz KA, Colditz GA |title=Skin Cancer-The Importance of Prevention |journal=JAMA Intern Med |volume=176 |issue=10 |pages=1435–1436 |date=October 2016 |pmid=27459394 |pmc=5489348 |doi=10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5008 |url=}}</ref><ref name="KohGeller2004">{{cite journal|last1=Koh|first1=Howard K.|last2=Geller|first2=Alan C.|title=Skin cancer prevention comes of age|journal=American Journal of Preventive Medicine|volume=27|issue=5|year=2004|pages=484–485|issn=07493797|doi=10.1016/j.amepre.2004.08.011}}</ref>
 
**Avoid the [[Sun exposure|sun]], especially around the peak [[intensity]] of the midday [[Sun exposure|sun]]
The use of a chemotherapeutic agent such as 5-Fluorouracil or Imiquimod, can prevent development of skin cancer.  It is usually recommended to individuals with extensive sun damage, history of multiple skin cancers, or precancerous growths.  It is often repeated every 2 to 3 years to further decrease the risk of skin cancer.
**Use [[sunscreen]] year-round
**Wear [[Protective finishing coat|protective clothing]]
**Avoid [[Tanning booths|tanning beds]]
**Be aware of any [[skin changes]]
**Wear [[sunglasses]] to protect the [[eyes]] and the [[skin]] around them from [[Ultraviolet|UV rays]]
**Wear a hat that protects the [[face]], [[neck]], and [[ears]]


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==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D., Maneesha Nandimandalam, M.B.B.S.[2]

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The primary prevention of basal cell carcinoma involves avoidance and protection from the sun like using sunscreen lotions, protective clothing, avoid tanning beds etc.

Basal Cell Carcinoma Primary Prevention

References

  1. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5215a2.htm
  2. Linos E, Katz KA, Colditz GA (October 2016). "Skin Cancer-The Importance of Prevention". JAMA Intern Med. 176 (10): 1435–1436. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.5008. PMC 5489348. PMID 27459394.
  3. Koh, Howard K.; Geller, Alan C. (2004). "Skin cancer prevention comes of age". American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 27 (5): 484–485. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2004.08.011. ISSN 0749-3797.


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