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The effect of lockdown on melanoma stage in Devon, UK.

Authors :
Heath HT
McGrath EJ
Acheson P
Source :
Clinical and experimental dermatology [Clin Exp Dermatol] 2022 Aug; Vol. 47 (8), pp. 1581-1582. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 May 12.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We performed a prospective analysis of Breslow thickness in melanoma before the COVID-19 pandemic and after. It shows that there is a statistically significant increase in melanoma thickness, and ultimately melanoma staging, since the pandemic began.<br /> (© 2022 British Association of Dermatologists.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1365-2230
Volume :
47
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical and experimental dermatology
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
35357032
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.15205