Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer in Persons of Color

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Although skin cancer
is less common in persons of color than in Caucasians, the rates of morbidity and mortality
associated with skin cancer often are significantly greater in darker-skinned ethnic groups.
This article reviews special considerations in the approach and management of nonmelanoma
skin cancer in patients of color.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 28:93-95 © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Although skin cancer
is less common in persons of color than in Caucasians, the rates of morbidity and mortality
associated with skin cancer often are significantly greater in darker-skinned ethnic groups.
This article reviews special considerations in the approach and management of nonmelanoma
skin cancer in patients of color.
Semin Cutan Med Surg 28:93-95 © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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