In the first study, researchers found exposure to thiopurines, a commonly used class of immunosuppressants, significantly increased the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer in patients with IBD. In a second study, researchers found certain individuals with IBD, such as men with Crohn’s disease, may have an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma.
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