Skin Cancer, Medications and Medical Conditions

However, these also have risks and within the past year, there was a report of two patients with a recurrence/progression of melanoma after taking these medications.  While the link is not completely defined, a history of skin cancer or other cancers is a cause for caution when contemplating the immunosuppressive medications.

I hope this blog gives you some information about treatments and medications that can predispose to skin cancer.  The risks and benefits of any medicine or treatment should be discussed with your physician.