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August 15, 2025Clinical and Experimental Dermatology

42,089 fewer skin tumours diagnosed in England during the 2020 COVID pandemic: greatest reductions in melanoma in-situ, stage I melanomas and basal cell carcinomas

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OSOmsin SrimudkulUniversity of East AngliaNLN. J. LevellNorfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustBBBirgitta van BodegravenBritish Association of Dermatologists

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Implication

Observational analysis revealed an 18% drop in skin tumour diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting potential long-term consequences.

Key Points

  • A significant 18% decrease in skin tumour diagnoses occurred in 2020, primarily affecting less symptomatic tumours.
  • Melanoma in-situ and basal cell carcinoma saw the greatest reductions, indicating impacts on early detection.
  • Healthcare disruptions during the pandemic contributed to these delays, potentially leading to more severe cases.
  • Maintaining routine cancer services during crises is crucial for preventing diagnostic delays and worsening outcomes.

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Srimudkul et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af474ead7bf08b1ead3c63https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llaf382
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