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Regularly taking aspirin and ibuprofen may help protect against some forms of skin cancer, research suggests.
An Australian analysis of all studies to date found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduced the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 18%.
The drugs have previously been linked to a reduced risk of other cancers, including colon cancer.
Experts said staying out of the sun and wearing sun cream were the most effective ways to avoid skin cancer.
The theory that NSAIDs such as aspirin may protect against skin cancer has been raised before, but the overall evidence had been unclear.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30538485
An Australian analysis of all studies to date found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduced the risk of squamous cell carcinoma by 18%.
The drugs have previously been linked to a reduced risk of other cancers, including colon cancer.
Experts said staying out of the sun and wearing sun cream were the most effective ways to avoid skin cancer.
The theory that NSAIDs such as aspirin may protect against skin cancer has been raised before, but the overall evidence had been unclear.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30538485