skin cancer Flashcards
1
Q
squamous cell and basal cell are derived from
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keratinocytes/ hair follicle
2
Q
most common NMSC
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basal cell
3
Q
increased risk for melanoma if you have
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more than 50 normal nevi
more than 5 atypical nevi
giant congenital nevi (> 20cm)
4
Q
long accumulated sun exposure puts you at risk for
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actinic keratosis and
squamous cell carcinomas
5
Q
UVA and UVB are
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group 1 carcinogens
6
Q
when exposed to tanning beds before age 30, skin cancer risk is increased by
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75%
7
Q
SPF measures protection from
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UVB ONLY and not UVA
