melanoma

Summary

Background. To discuss the clinical features and differences between psoriasis, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma. To evaluate whether psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy, used in the treatment of severe psoriasis, increases the risk of developing skin cancer.

Summary

Background. While family history is a well-established risk factor for cutaneous melanoma, potential familial associations with other malignancies remain less defined. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of non-skin cancers in the personal and familial histories of melanoma patients, comparing those with features suggestive of hereditary melanoma against those without.