Age and multiple basal cell carcinomas in Australia

Int J Dermatol. 1991 Oct;30(10):713-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1991.tb02616.x.

Abstract

A survey of patients with skin cancer in southern Australia detected that the development of multiple BCCs is common. The incidence of multiple BCCs peaks during the sixth decade and reaches a plateau. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) DR1 was associated with the development of multiple BCCs in people under the age of 55, but not in older people.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Australia / epidemiology
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / epidemiology*
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / genetics
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Female
  • HLA-DR1 Antigen / genetics
  • Histocompatibility Testing
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Skin Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / genetics
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology

Substances

  • HLA-DR1 Antigen