Actinic keratosis: an occupational and environmental disorder.
Solar ultraviolet light electromagnetic waves are a known environmental carcinogenic agent closely associated with the development of skin cancer in light-complexioned individuals. Outdoor workers have higher annual exposure to ultraviolet light. We will review the topic of actinic keratoses among these individuals as this common rudimentary form of superficial cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is explored in greater detail.
Schwartz
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Department of Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA. roschwar@cal.berkeley.edu
Bridges
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Butani
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Ehrlich
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D018450:Disease Progression; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects