Symptoms Basal cell carcinoma (basal cell carcinoma) is a light skin cancer, which presents differently and is most common in older people. It is the most common cancer in fair-skinned people. The skin lesion usually grows slowly and may manifest itself, for example, as a waxy, translucent and pearly nodule with dilated blood vessels (telangiectasia) … Basal Cell Carcinoma
Skin cancer screening is an examination that is performed on as many people as possible in order to detect skin cancer at an early stage and to be able to treat it subsequently. In Germany, the statutory health insurance companies have been offering a nationwide skin cancer screening program since July 1, 2008, as the … Skin Cancer Prevention
Performance of the skin cancer screening examination The skin cancer screening examination does not take more than fifteen minutes in the rules. First of all, a short interview with the person concerned is conducted after the patient’s medical history (anamnesis), during which the physician inquires about previous illnesses and the health condition. Possible risk factors … Performance of the skin cancer screening examination | Skin Cancer Prevention
Conspicuous skin changes The skin changes, which are mainly looked for during the preventive medical checkup, can be assessed according to the so-called “ABCDE rule”. If two or more of these criteria apply to a suspicious birthmark, precautionary removal of the stain is recommended. A(=Asymmetry): This is true, if the birthmark is irregularly shaped, i.e. … Conspicuous skin changes | Skin Cancer Prevention
Prevention The main reason for the sharp rise in skin cancer in recent years is the change in leisure habits, the increased use of solariums and intensive sun vacations all year round.The protection from the damaging UV radiation is the most important and effective measure for the prevention of skin cancer. By following a few … Prevention | Skin Cancer Prevention
Summary The main objective of comprehensive skin cancer screening is the early detection of skin cancer with the aim of initiating treatment in time and thus reducing the rate of new cases and mortality. It is important to motivate the population to participate in the offered preventive medical checkups. Especially in the case of skin … Summary | Skin Cancer Prevention
