Which of the following patients would be more likely to have the highest risk of developing malignant melanoma?
A. A fair-skinned woman who uses a tanning booth regularly
B. An African American patient with a family history of cancer
C. A Hispanic male with a history of psoriasis and eczema that responded poorly to treatment
D. An adult who required phototherapy as an infant for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia
Answer: A. A fair-skinned woman who uses a tanning booth regularly
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