Long-term topical corticosteroid use and risk of skin cancer: a systematic review protocol. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ratib, Sonia; Burden-Teh, Esther; Leonardi-Bee, Jo; Harwood, Catherine; Bath-Hextall, Fiona
• Is Part Of: JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports. Volume 14:Number 12(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: Basal cell carcinoma -- keratinocyte -- melanoma -- non-melanoma -- topical corticosteroids; Medicine -- Periodicals; Health -- Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-2016-003226
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2202-4433

Abstract

Abstract : Review question/objective: The objective of this systematic review is to synthesize the best available research evidence to determine the risk of skin cancer in patients on long-term use of topical corticosteroids. Specifically the review question is: In people using long-term (regular use over one month) topical corticosteroids, what is the risk of developing skin cancer (clinically or histologically confirmed basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma)?