Why carry out this study?

Atopic dermatitis is a common skin disease. To detect and prevent skin cancer earlier, we analyzed whether atopic dermatitis is a risk factor for skin cancer.

What was the hypothesis of the study?

Atopic dermatitis is a risk factor for skin cancer.

What was learned from the study?

Atopic dermatitis has the potential to predict increased risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).

How might this affect research and/or treatment in the future?

Although the impact of atopic dermatitis on skin cancer needs to be supported by further research, this study points to a new possibility for clinical application and future research.