SynthesisJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology2020
Skin cancer and skin cancer risk behaviors among sexual and gender minority populations: A systematic review.
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Gender-Dependent Specificities in Cutaneous Melanoma Predisposition, Risk Factors, Somatic Mutations, Prognostic and Predictive Factors: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
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- From Psyche to Skin: A Call for Interdisciplinary Care in the Management of Psychodermatologic Conditions.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Higher odds of squamous cell carcinoma in sexual minority males compared with heterosexual males is mediated by HIV status in a mediation analysis of 13 687 participants.Clinical and experimental dermatology · 2025Article
- Skin cancer treatment environment and survivorship resources among sexual and gender minority patients: results of the OUT National Cancer Survey.Archives of dermatological research · 2025Article
- Investigating Skin Cancer Risk and Sun Safety Practices Among LGBTQ+ Communities in Canada.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2024Article
- Exploring the Unique Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics to Reduce Chronic Shame Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults.Psychedelic medicine (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2023Review
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- Skin Cancer Behavioral Risk Factors and Screening Among U.S. Adults in Same-Sex Relationships: A Population-Based Study from 2000 to 2015.LGBT health · 2023Article
- Indoor Tanning among Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents and Adults: Results from the 2020 Pennsylvania LGBT Health Needs Assessment.Journal of skin cancer · 2023Article
- Editorial: Cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship in the LGBTQIA community.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
- An Epidemiological Update on Indoor Tanning and the Risk of Skin Cancers.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Review
- The current state of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender cultural competency among U.S. dermatology residents.International journal of women's dermatology · 2022Article
- A Need for Greater Emphasis on 2SLGBTQIA+ Health Among Physiotherapists in Canada.Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada · 2022Article
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- Knowing to Ask and Feeling Safe to Tell - Understanding the Influences of HCP-Patient Interactions in Cancer Care for LGBTQ+ Children and Young People.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
- LGBTQI Inclusive Cancer Care: A Discourse Analytic Study of Health Care Professional, Patient and Carer Perspectives.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIndividuals of sexual and gender minorities may have different lifetime risk of skin cancer and ultraviolet radiation exposure than heterosexual persons.
objectiveTo systematically review the prevalence of skin cancer and behaviors that increase risk of skin cancer among sexual and gender minority populations.
methodsWe performed a systematic literature review in PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane, and Web of Science, searching for articles through October 18, 2019, that investigated risk of skin cancer and behaviors among sexual and gender minority populations.
resultsSexual minority men have a higher lifetime risk of any skin cancer (odds ratio range: 1.3-2.1) and indoor tanning bed use (odds ratio range: 2.8-5.9) compared with heterosexual men, whereas sexual minority women may use indoor tanning beds less frequently than heterosexual women and do not have an elevated risk of lifetime history of skin cancer. Gender-nonconforming individuals have higher lifetime prevalence of any skin cancer compared with cisgender men. LIMITATIONS: Most variables rely on self-reporting in their original studies.
conclusionsSexual minority men disproportionately engage in use of indoor tanning beds, which may result in increased lifetime risk of skin cancer. Recognition of this risk is important for providing appropriate screening for patients in this population.
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