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Incidence, stage and outcome of malignant melanoma, keratinocyte and other cancers in individuals with vitiligo or alopecia: intraindividual or familial risks?
The British journal of dermatology - 20 Jun 2025
Delcoigne Benedicte, Lysell Josefin, Askling Johan
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BACKGROUND: Vitiligo and autoimmune alopecia (AA) are caused by T cell-mediated autoimmunity in genetically predisposed individuals. Studies in vitiligo have reported reduced risks for malignant melanoma (MM), as well as for keratinocyte cancer (KC). Similarly, in AA, reduced risks for KC and MM have been reported. The driving mechanisms (genetic predisposition, immunological or other effects of the disease...
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