3 types of factors related to the incidence of skin cancer

Skin cancer has a high incidence rate and can occur in people of any age. It affects a wide range of parts and has a variety of skin lesions, which seriously affects the patient's appearance and endangers the patient's life safety. Recent studies have found that the incidence of skin cancer may be related to the following factors:

1. Chronic irritation and inflammation

Skin cancer can occur or develop in areas where scars, chronic ulcers, fistulas, and sinus tracts form. In addition, some Asian people are addicted to chewing tobacco or betel nuts, so squamous cell carcinoma is more likely to occur in the mouth or lips.

2. Ionizing radiation

In the past, skin cancer was caused by radiation workers who neglected protective measures, leading to radiation-induced dry skin. In recent years, due to the improvement of radiation equipment and radiation technology, especially the strengthening of various protective measures, occupational skin cancer has basically disappeared. However, some patients who have received radiotherapy may still develop skin cancer in the radiation field after several years.

3. Other factors

During the immunosuppression stage, patients with low immune system function are prone to skin cancer. The use of immunosuppressants can promote the occurrence of skin cancer. Viral carcinogens, many viruses can cause cancer in animal hosts, and many human papillomavirus subtypes in humans can cause skin cancer.