Photosensitizing Drugs and Risk of Skin Cancer in Women-A Prospective Population-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several widely used drugs have photosensitizing properties, and much research has been conducted to find associations between their use and the risk of developing cutaneous malignant melanoma (cM), basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), often with conflicting results.

Objective

To assess whether the use of commonly prescribed photosensitizing drugs increases skin cancer risk.

Methods

Analyses were performed using a large cohort of women, with prospectively collected information on phenotypic traits and sun exposure. Comprehensive information on pharmaceutical treatments and skin cancer occurrence was obtained through national registries. Drugs with photosensitizing properties were grouped according to the Anatomical Therapeu

SUBMITTER: Christensen GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919808 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature