skin cancer intro

Question 1

3 most common types

Answer 1

non-melanoma
1. SCC - from keratinocyte
2. BCC - from hair follicle - most common
melanoma
3. melanoma - melanocyte derived

Question 2

***6 risk factors from dev. skin cancer

Answer 2

1. skin phenotype - fitzpatrick 1 or 2
2. nevi
3. sun exposure/tanning bed use
4. immunosuppression
5. personal Hx
6. fam Hx

Question 3

what is phenotype

Answer 3

light skin

• red or blond hair
• blue/green eyes
• fair skin/burns easily

Question 4

what is nevi risk

Answer 4

• > 50 normal
• > 5 atypical
• 1 giant congenital

Question 5

what is personal and fam. ris

Answer 5

• if had 1 - 50% chance of getting another

- if fam Hx - 2x risk

Question 6

what are sun risks

Answer 6

• intermittent burst before 20
• blistering sun burns
• TANNING beds

Question 7

5 sun prevention strats

Answer 7

1. avoid sun 10-4
2. sun prtective cloths
3. SPF
4. never tan
5. public awareness

Question 8

2 secondary preventions

Answer 8

1. monthly skin self exam

2. yearly derm check-ups if at high risk