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June 3, 2026Clinical and Experimental Dermatology0 citationsOpen Access

Estimating Carbon Footprint of Dermatology Appointments for Skin Cancer

The carbon footprint of surgical and non-surgical skin cancer appointments

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JWJake T W WilliamsKBKaty J L BellRMRachael L. Morton

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Randomized trial estimates carbon emissions from dermoscopy and lesion excision in dermatology clinics, suggesting focus on transport reduction.

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  • This study aimed to estimate the carbon emissions of various dermatology appointments related to skin cancer care.
  • Estimated carbon footprint in kg CO2-e using process-based life cycle assessment.
  • Included factors such as patient transport, equipment, and energy consumption.
  • Investigated each appointment type as a mutually exclusive event.
  • Total emissions were 11.11 kg CO2-e for full skin examination, 10.75 kg CO2-e for total body photography, and 12.21 kg CO2-e for lesion excision.
  • Patient transport accounted for 10.72 kg CO2-e across all appointment types.
  • Emissions were similar among appointment types and primarily driven by transport.
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Williams et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc718dee9eb8c0dce7e7fhttps://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag229
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