TLDR People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.
The study analyzed the incidence of cutaneous tumors in 102 Caucasian patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) compared to 103 matched controls. It found that the occurrence of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) was not significantly higher in DM1 patients, with 6 cases in DM1 patients versus 3 in controls. However, DM1 patients developed their first BCC at a younger average age of 51 years, compared to 66 years in the control group. Pilomatrixomas were found in 5 DM1 patients but in none of the controls, and no melanomas were detected in DM1 patients. The study concluded that DM1 might lead to an earlier development of multiple BCCs but does not necessarily increase the overall frequency of BCCs.
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March 2015 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” People with Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 are more likely to have certain skin conditions, but not more likely to get skin cancer.
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 have a higher chance of getting skin tumors, including melanoma.
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September 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Yellow and orange colors are important for diagnosing certain skin conditions.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study concluded that scalp tumors show different patterns based on age, gender, and tumor thickness, and emphasized the importance of early detection and scalp examinations.
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March 2017 in “Journal of dermatology” The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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March 2019 in “Case Reports” A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
