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Nonmelanoma skin cancer of the ear: frequency, patients' knowledge, and photoprotection practices

RAGI, JENNIFER M., PATEL, DEVI, MASUD, AISHA, RAO, BABAR K.·2010·Dermatologic Surgery
DOI 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01615.x
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BACKGROUND: Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common cancer in the world. Information about NMSC on the ear and photoprotection practices of the ear is limited. OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) at precise anatomical sites, with a special focus on the ear. To evaluate dermatology patients' knowledge about skin cancer, photoprotection practices, and use of photoprotection on the ear. METHODS: At a dermatology practice in Fresno, California, a retrospective chart review of 643 patients diagnosed with NMSC was performed and categorized into detailed anatomical sites. An anonymous questionnaire was given to patients aged 18 and older seen at this private practice. RESULTS: One thousand three hundred eleven NMSCs were biopsied and histologically confirmed. Of these, 538 were BCC (41%) and 773 (59%) were SCC. Seven hundred sixty-five tumors (58.4%) were on the head. The ear was the fifth most common site for NMSC on the head. The male:female ratio for NMSC of the ear was 17:1. There were 269 survey responses; 72.8% used sunscreen, but only 26.0% of those who used sunscreen always apply it to their ears. CONCLUSION: Directed public education about the ear as a high-risk, common site for NMSC is needed. The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.

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  • SCC of the ear tends to be more aggressive and occurs more frequently with higher rates of local recurrence and metastasis than basal cell carcinoma.

    “Between the two, SCC of the ear tends to be more aggressive and occurs more frequently with higher rates of local recurrence and metastasis.3,4,[7][8][9]”

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  • The ear has a high risk of developing skin cancer because its prominence lends itself to significant sun exposure.

    “The ear has a high risk of developing skin cancer since its prominence lends itself to significant sun exposure.3,4”

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Authors
RAGI, J. M., PATEL, D., MASUD, A., & RAO, B. K.
Affiliations
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (US)
  • Cornell University (US)
Corresponding author
  • RAGI, JENNIFER M.
  • RAO, BABAR K.
ORCID
RAO, BABAR K.
Venue
Dermatologic Surgery
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published
2010-08
Volume
36
Issue
8
Pages
1232-1239
ISSN
1076-0512 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1111/j.1524-4725.2010.01615.x
OpenAlex
W2024402448
Cited by
29
References
21
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 2 · 2017: 1 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 3 · 2012: 1
FWCI
1.16
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Dermatologic Surgery (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Otorhinolaryngology › Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Keywords
non-melanoma skin cancer, ear, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, anatomical site distribution, photoprotection, sunscreen use, patient knowledge, public health education, head and neck skin cancer
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, California, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Carcinoma, Squamous Cell, Ear Neoplasms, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Humans, Middle Aged, Retrospective Studies, Skin Neoplasms, Prevalence, Young Adult

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