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Which skin conditions usually lead to cancer?
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Sun damage: Repeated sun exposure can lead to skin cancer in susceptible people. Skin diseases do not lead internal cancer but some skin conditions can be associated with a cancer. In late stage cancers they can spread to the skin, and occasionally certain cancers can cause itching.
Answered 1/27/2012
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Skin conditions: Sunburns, excessive tanning, radiation treatment, scarred areas, and organ transplants are some but not all of the conditions that may lead to skin cancer developent.
Answered 1/27/2015
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