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Can seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis cause skin cancer? i've been dealing with sd for about 2 yrs, better managing it. afraid of cancer though.

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not a risk: Neither condition is precancerous. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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No: They do not cause skin cabcer.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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