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==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
*The two most potent risk factors in the development of melanoma are '''light-colored skin''' and ''' | *The two most potent risk factors in the development of melanoma are '''light-colored skin''' and '''exposure to ultraviolet radiation'''. | ||
*Other Risk factors for the development of melanoma include: | *Other Risk factors for the development of melanoma include: | ||
:*Old age | :*Old age | ||
:*Male gender | :*Male gender | ||
:*Family history of melanoma | :*Family history of melanoma | ||
:*Multiple benign or | :*Multiple benign or [[Atypical nevusatypical nevi]] | ||
:*Personal history of melanoma | :*Personal history of melanoma | ||
:*Administration of immunosuppressive therapy | :*Administration of [[immunosuppressive therapy]] | ||
:*Sun sensitivity | :*Sun sensitivity | ||
:*Therapeutic agents | :*Therapeutic agents | ||
::*Prosalen | ::*[[Prosalen]] | ||
::*Ultraviolet A light therapy | ::*[[Ultraviolet A light therapy]] | ||
::*Neonatal blue light phototherapy | ::*[[Neonatal blue light phototherapy]] | ||
:*Environmental chemical exposure | :*Environmental chemical exposure | ||
::*Polyvinyl chloride | ::*[[Polyvinyl chloride]] | ||
::*Heavy metals | ::*[[Heavy metals]] | ||
::*Pesticides | ::*[[Pesticides]] | ||
:*Hereditary diseases | :*Hereditary diseases | ||
::*Giant congenital pigmented nevus syndrome | ::*[[Giant congenital pigmented nevus syndrome]] | ||
::*Melanocortin 1 receptor mutation | ::*[[Melanocortin 1 receptor mutation]] | ||
::*Dysplastic nevus syndrome | ::*[[Dysplastic nevus syndrome]] | ||
::*Retinoblastoma | ::*[[Retinoblastoma]] | ||
::*Xeroderma pigmentosum | ::*[[Xeroderma pigmentosum]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
Revision as of 02:35, 22 August 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
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Overview
The two most potent risk factors in the development of melanoma are light-colored skin and exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Other risk factors include old age, male gender, family history of melanoma, personal history of skin cancers, immunodeficiency, and certain hereditary disorders.
Risk Factors
- The two most potent risk factors in the development of melanoma are light-colored skin and exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
- Other Risk factors for the development of melanoma include:
- Old age
- Male gender
- Family history of melanoma
- Multiple benign or Atypical nevusatypical nevi
- Personal history of melanoma
- Administration of immunosuppressive therapy
- Sun sensitivity
- Therapeutic agents
- Environmental chemical exposure
- Hereditary diseases