CSD melanoma refers to melanoma that is attributed to cumulative sun-damage. In essence, it is melanoma that arises from long-term, repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, often from the sun. Nodular melanomas (NM) are an example and share mechanistic pathways with other melanomas associated with UV radiation.
Key Characteristics of Melanoma Linked to Cumulative Sun Damage:
- Cause: Primarily caused by cumulative sun exposure.
- Association: Often associated with nodular melanomas (NM).
- Mechanism: Shares similar biological pathways with other UV-related melanoma subtypes.
- Aggressiveness: Can be highly invasive and prone to early metastasis.
Understanding Cumulative Sun Damage
Cumulative sun damage (CSD) isn't just related to melanomas. Other skin conditions like wrinkles, sunspots (solar lentigines), and actinic keratoses are also results of CSD.
