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Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Epidemiology ** Only 2% of skin cancer ** Responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths ** Higher incidence in sun-rich countries like Australia compared to Europe ** Average age at onset ~50 * Risk factors ** Excessive UV exposure ** Fitzpatrick skin type I and II *** Easily burns *** Almost never suntans *** Often have freckles ** Precancerous lesions *** Dysplastic nevi *** Dysplastic nevus syndrome – 100% risk of developing melano..."
(Created page with "<section begin="dermatology" />* Epidemiology ** Only 2% of skin cancer ** Responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths ** Higher incidence in sun-rich countries like Australia compared to Europe ** Average age at onset ~50 * Risk factors ** Excessive UV exposure ** Fitzpatrick skin type I and II *** Easily burns *** Almost never suntans *** Often have freckles ** Precancerous lesions *** Dysplastic nevi *** Dysplastic nevus syndrome – 100% risk of developing melano...")
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