White skin cancer: the most common form of skin cancer Black skin cancer (malignant melanoma) is the most dangerous form of malignant skin tumor. However, “white skin cancer” is much more common: basal cell cancer and spiny cell cancer. In 2016, around 230,000 people in Germany were newly diagnosed with white skin cancer. For 2020, … White Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma and Co.
Kaposi’s sarcoma: four main forms Kaposi’s sarcoma is a rare form of skin cancer that can also affect mucous membranes and internal organs. The tumor disease can occur in several places at the same time. The skin changes typically begin as reddish-brown to purple patches. These can develop into extensive plaques or hard nodules. The … Kaposi’s Sarcoma: Causes, Progression, Therapy
Squamous cell carcinoma: Affected skin areas Squamous cell carcinoma develops mainly on areas of the body that are particularly exposed to the sun (called light or sun terraces) – and here especially on the face (e.g. on the nose). Sometimes the shoulders, arms, back of the hands or transition areas to mucous membranes (e.g. lower … Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Spinaliom)
Malignant melanoma: symptoms The earlier the dangerous black skin cancer is treated, the easier it is to cure. But how can you recognize malignant melanoma? It’s not that easy, because malignant melanoma is very diverse. Doctors differentiate between four main types of melanoma based on their appearance and histological characteristics: Superficial spreading melanoma (approx. 60 … Malignant Melanoma (Black Skin Cancer)
Actinic keratosis: symptoms In the early stages, it is not easy for laypeople to recognize actinic keratosis: In one or more places, there is initially a sharply defined reddening that feels like fine sandpaper. Later, the horny layer thickens and thick, sometimes yellowish-brown horny deposits form. Their diameter can range from a few millimeters to … What is actinic keratosis?
