Association of Hypothyroidism With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in the Multiethnic Cohort Population-Based Study

    September 2018 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Omeed Ahadiat, Veronica Wendy Setiawan, Shauna Higgins, Jacqueline Porcel, Christopher A. Haiman, Loı̈c Le Marchand, Lynne R. Wilkens, Ashley Wysong
    TLDR Hypothyroidism may increase the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer.
    The study investigated the link between hypothyroidism and the risk of developing nonmelanoma skin cancer within a multiethnic cohort. It found a significant association between hypothyroidism and an increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer. The analysis of data from a large population supported the reliability of these results, emphasizing the importance of considering thyroid health in skin cancer risk assessment and prevention strategies.
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