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How often will a person with albinism have to get checked for skin cancer?

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AS often as possible: Person with complete albinism has no melanin pigment which is protective barrier to ultraviolet rays of sun, and prone to get squamous cell carcinoma of skin., so has to be checked for any small ulcer that do not heal in few days.

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Dr. Mike Bowman answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Depends: On the amount of sun damage present. Best to see a dermatologist and follow his/her recommendations.

Answered 8/31/2012

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Regularly: I would see your dermatologist at least three times a year.

Answered 4/2/2013

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