Definition Spinalioma A spinalioma is a malignant degeneration of the cells on the skin surface with uncontrolled proliferation that requires immediate treatment. The Spinaliom belongs with the Basaliom to the most common and most frequent malignant skin diseases in Germany. The spinalioma is also known as white skin cancer and is thus distinguished from melanoma, … Spinalioma
Risk factors Particularly at risk of developing spinalioma are patients who are frequently exposed to the sun, especially unprotected. Furthermore, patients with a weakened immune system are more often affected by spinaliomas. These patients have either an immunosuppressive therapy (cortisone, chemotherapy) or an immunodeficient disease, such as HIV. The genetic component also plays a major … Risk factors | Spinalioma
Skin cancer is a collective term for numerous cancer diseases that develop or are visible on the skin. The most feared skin cancer is the black skin cancer, the so-called malignant melanoma. It develops from the pigment cells of the skin, which is why it is usually black in color. Much more common is white … Skin cancer of the face
Therapy of skin cancer of the face The preferred treatment for almost all types of skin cancer of the face is surgical removal of the skin change. Some skin changes can also be frozen (cryotherapy). When facial skin cancer is removed surgically (excision), a safe distance must usually be maintained, which means that healthy looking … Therapy of skin cancer of the face | Skin cancer of the face
Prophylaxis Prevention is the most important and effective way to prevent skin cancer from developing on the face. The face is not covered by clothing and is therefore the part of the body that is most exposed to sunlight. White skin cancer occurs especially on the face of older people, as many years of harmful … Prophylaxis | Skin cancer of the face
Definition The basal cell carcinoma is also known as basal cell cancer and is a semi-malignant tumour of the basal cells of the skin. It is a tumour that can metastasise, but does so only to a small extent. The metastasis rate is 0.03% of the cases. Appearance The basal cell carcinoma occurs mainly on … Prognosis for a basal cell carcinoma
Treatment options The gold standard of basal cell carcinoma treatment is still surgical removal. This treatment is associated with the lowest relapse rate. The basalioma is usually cut out by the dermatologist under local anaesthetic. It is important here that an area up to 5mm in size, i.e. healthy tissue, around the tumour is also … Treatment options | Prognosis for a basal cell carcinoma
Prognosis for a basal cell carcinoma of the face As a rule, there are good chances of cure for basal cell carcinoma, since in most cases no metastases are formed. The chances of cure are given as about 90 to 95%. In 5 to 10% of cases, the basal cell carcinoma recurs, a so-called relapse … Prognosis for a basal cell carcinoma of the face | Basalioma in the face
Introduction The basalioma is also called basal cell carcinoma. It is a form of skin cancer that originates from the lowest layer of the skin. In contrast to the malignant black skin cancer (malignant melanoma), in which the pigmented cells of the skin are affected, the basal cell carcinoma is called semi-malignant. A basal cell … Basalioma in the face
Treatment of a basal cell carcinoma of the face There are various options for the treatment of a basal cell carcinoma of the face. These depend on the size and location of the basal cell carcinoma and the condition of the patient. The most common and successful method is to surgically remove the basal cell … Treatment of a basal cell carcinoma of the face | Basalioma in the face
Introduction Every summer numerous doctors and companies warn of skin cancer. Mostly the well-known “black” skin cancer is mentioned, but “white” skin cancer, which includes squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma (basalioma) of the skin, also carries its risks. Although a basal cell carcinoma only metastasizes in rare cases and is therefore rarely fatal, … Basalioma of the ear
Frequency Usually the basal cell carcinoma does not appear until the older age of about 60 years. Since one of the main causes of basal cell carcinoma is years of exposure to sunlight, more and more younger people are becoming ill nowadays as their lifestyle changes, who frequently visit solariums or sunbathe for hours on … Frequency | Basalioma of the ear
