Skin Cancer Risk Profile of Asymptomatic Patients Seeking Periodic Skin Examinations for Skin Cancer Concerns

What are the demographics and skin cancer risk profiles of asymptomatic patients who seek skin checks for concerns about skin cancer?In this cross-sectional study of 1074 patients seeking skin cancer surveillance, based on age, skin phototype, and personal history of skin cancer characteristics, a substantial proportion of patients appeared to be at very low risk for skin cancer development.These findings support the use of age, skin phototype, and skin cancer history to facilitate targeting skin checks for skin cancer to higher-risk populations.

Corresponding Author: Robert A. Swerlick, MD, Department of Dermatology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1525 Clifton Rd, NE, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30322 (Robert.swerlick@emory.edu).

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