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April 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin cancer is common in elderly nursing home residents, with risk factors including being male, having light skin, outdoor work history, and smoking. Regular skin checks are recommended.
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January 2015 in “Hormones and Cancer” Androgen receptor inactivation delays skin cancer onset and reduces incidence in mice, with gender differences in susceptibility.
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February 2022 in “JAMA Dermatology” Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.
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