Editorial
Copyright ©2013 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Clin Oncol. Nov 10, 2013; 4(4): 85-90
Published online Nov 10, 2013. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v4.i4.85
Table 1 Risk factors for the development of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin
Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (UVA, UVB)
Therapy with methoxalen and UVA
Fair skin type
Ionizing radiation
Genodermatosis (albinism, xeroderma pigmentosum, epidermolysis bullosa)
Chronic inflammation of skin (lupus erythematosus, epidermolysis bullosa)
Chronically injured skin with ulcers (burn scars, leg ulcers, epidermolysis bullosa)
Human papilloma virus infection
Exposure to chemical carcinogens
Immunosuppression
Immunosuppressive medications
Organ transplantation
Osteomyelitis
Sinus tracts
Precursor lesions (actinic and arsenical keratoses)
In situ squamous cell carcinoma (Bowen’s disease and Erythro plasia Queyrat)
Tobacco smoking
Leukemia and lymphoma