Hydrochlorothiazide use, sun exposure, and risk of keratinocyte cancer

Abstract Background Keratinocyte cancer (KC) rates are increasing in the U.S., particularly in older age groups. Use of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), due to its photosensitizing properties, and high sun exposure are two known NMSC risk factors, but their synergistic effects are undetermined. The purpo...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey J. VanWormer, Eseoghene B. Abokede, Richard L. Berg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13705-9