Exposome and basal cell carcinoma: a multicenter case–control study

Background While ultraviolet radiation (UVR) present in sunlight is recognized as the main etiological agent of skin cancer, the most frequent form of which is basal cell carcinoma (BCC), other exposome factors like pollution, diet, and lifestyle may also contribute. This study aimed to investigate...

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Published inInternational journal of dermatology Vol. 63; no. 7; pp. 907 - 915
Main Authors Navarro‐Bielsa, Alba, Gracia‐Cazaña, Tamara, Almagro, Manuel, De‐la‐Fuente‐Meira, Sonia, Florez, Ángeles, Yélamos, Oriol, Montero‐Vilchez, Trinidad, González‐Cruz, Carlos, Diago, Adrián, Abadías‐Granado, Isabel, Fuentelsaz, Victoria, Colmenero, María, Bañuls, Jose, Arias‐Santiago, Salvador, Buendía‐Eisman, Agustín, Almenara‐Blasco, Manuel, Gil‐Pallares, Pedro, Gilaberte, Yolanda
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.07.2024
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Summary:Background While ultraviolet radiation (UVR) present in sunlight is recognized as the main etiological agent of skin cancer, the most frequent form of which is basal cell carcinoma (BCC), other exposome factors like pollution, diet, and lifestyle may also contribute. This study aimed to investigate the association of BCC and exposome‐related factors in the Spanish population. Methods BCC cases (n = 119) and controls (n = 127) with no history of skin cancer were recruited between April 2020 and August 2022 by 13 dermatologists throughout Spain in this prospective multicenter case–control study. Results The BCC group had a higher proportion of outdoor workers, more years of UVR exposure, and a greater consumption of drugs (statins, ASA, hydrochlorothiazide, ACE inhibitors and omeprazole), P < 0.05. Avoidance of sun exposure was the most used photoprotection measure in both groups. The use of hats or caps was higher in the BCC group (P = 0.01). The solar protection factor (SPF) used 15 years previously was higher in the control group (P = 0.04). The control group had a higher daily screen time (P < 0.001), and practiced more relaxation activities (P = 0.03). Higher linolenic acid intake and lower coffee consumption were the only dietary variables associated with BCC (P < 0.05). Statistical significance for all the aforementioned variables was maintained in the multivariate analysis (P < 0.05). Conclusions The study found a significant association between BCC and multiple exposome‐related factors in addition to chronic sun exposure in the Spanish population. Primary prevention strategies should target specific populations, such as outdoor workers, promoting sun‐safe behaviors and stress‐reducing activities, and also adequate skin photoprotection in patients on certain medications associated with increased BCC risk.
Bibliography:Alba Navarro‐Bielsa and Tamara Gracia‐Cazaña contributed equally to this work.
Conflict of interest: None.
Funding sources: None.
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ISSN:0011-9059
1365-4632
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DOI:10.1111/ijd.17026