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Differences in Risk Factors for Melanoma in Young and Middle-aged Higher-risk Patients.
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- Melanoma in Northwestern Romania: An Analysis of Epidemiological and Histopathological Characteristics and Associated Risk Factors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- An Updated Algorithm Integrated With Patient Data for the Differentiation of Atypical Nevi From Early Melanomas: the idScore 2021.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2022Article
- The Impact of Human Papillomavirus Infection on Skin Cancer: A Population-Based Cohort Study.The oncologist · 2021Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
aimDifferences in risk factors for melanoma between young adults (18-39 years) and middle-aged (40-60 years) are not well documented. In this study, we aimed to determine differences in risk factors and characteristics of melanoma between these groups. PATIENTS AND
methodsThis retrospective study is a review on 330 patients, including 250 middle-aged and 80 young adults, during the period 2006-2016 in the Tampere university hospital, in Finland.
resultsForty-one per cent of middle-aged and 47% of young adults were defined as higher-risk patients. High nevus count was the most common host risk factor in both groups. Young were more likely to have a family history of melanoma. Middle-aged had more often excessive intermittent sun exposure and a history of sunburn. Host risk characteristics were less commonly associated with thicker melanomas.
conclusionA high number of patients have host risk factors for melanoma. Several differences exist in risk factors and characteristics of melanomas between young adults and middle-aged patients.
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