Put Skin Cancer Risk With Hydrochlorothiazide in Perspective

October 2020

Patients will ask you if they should stop hydrochlorothiazide.

Growing evidence suggests a link between hydrochlorothiazide and nonmelanoma skin cancer...mostly squamous cell carcinoma.

Photosensitivity with hydrochlorothiazide may play a role.

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Table of Contents

Immunizations Answer Questions About Vaccinations During COVID-19
Supplements Know Which Supplements Promoted for COVID-19 May Be Risky
Contraceptives Be Ready to Answer Questions About Nexplanon Contraceptive Implant
Med Safety Put Skin Cancer Risk With Hydrochlorothiazide in Perspective
Substance Use Disorder Address Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder During COVID-19
Asthma Compare Atectura to Other Asthma Inhalers
Menopause Consider Tibella for Patients Who Don't Tolerate Hormone Therapy
Immunology Be Prepared to Treat Patients With Hereditary Angioedema
Osteoporosis Explain How Meds for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Stack Up
Stroke Don't Jump to Ticagrelor Plus Aspirin After Stroke