Are rosacea sufferers more likely to get skin cancer later in life?
A. No medical evidence has linked rosacea directly with skin cancer. Rosacea sufferers may be more likely to develop skin cancer later in life because they often have light complexions and are more likely to suffer injury from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If you have any signs of possible skin cancer, such as an asymmetric or enlarged mole or one that has an irregular border or varying color, consult your dermatologist. Although unrelated to rosacea, skin cancer can be fatal.
A. No medical evidence has linked rosacea directly with skin cancer. Rosacea sufferers may be more likely to develop skin cancer later in life because of their frequent light complexions and propensity to injury from ultra-violet radiation from the sun. It is important that you consult your dermatologist if you have any signs of possible skin cancer, such as a mole that is enlarged or asymmetric or that has an irregular border or varying color. Although unrelated to rosacea, skin cancer is a potentially fatal disease whose incidence has been on the rise.
A. No medical evidence has linked rosacea with skin cancer or suggests that rosacea sufferers are more likely to develop skin cancer later in life. It is important that you consult your dermatologist if you have any signs of possible skin cancer, such as a mole that is enlarged or asymmetric, or has an irregular border or varying color. Although unrelated to rosacea, skin cancer is a potentially fatal disease whose incidence has been on the rise.
