Characterizing Skin Cancer in Transplant Recipients by Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype.
Chelsea N ShopeLaura A AndrewsHannah NeimyCourtney L LinkousFatema KhamdanLara Wine LeePublished in: Dermatology and therapy (2022)
Risk factors for skin cancer post-transplant differ in OTRs with higher Fitz types. Our results suggest that among OTRs who self-identified as Black, kidney recipients are at increased risk for skin cancer in non-sun-exposed regions. These cancers may be associated with human papillomavirus (HPV). Education is key for preventing morbidity and mortality secondary to skin cancer.