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.
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
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
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
Introduction Skin lesions in babies are not uncommon and in very few cases can indicate skin cancer. There are various skin tumors, also called melanomas, which can occur at a young age. These include sarcomas (rhabdosarcoma, angiosarcoma, fibrosarcoma), neuroblastomas and other nerve tumors as well as skin lymphomas. However, only about 0.3 percent of all … Baby skin cancer
Therapy The therapy of choice for white skin cancer is surgical removal.A certain safety distance must be maintained, i.e. the doctor removes not only the tumor but also the normal looking skin around the tumor so that no diseased cells remain hidden. In the case of spinalioma, the safety distance is greater than in basal … Therapy | Baby skin cancer
Diagnosis The diagnosis initially consists of a detailed clarification of risk factors such as frequent exposure to sunlight, previous illnesses, tumors in the family. This is followed by a physical examination, in which not only suspicious skin changes but also the rest of the body is examined, especially in poorly visible areas such as gluteal … Diagnosis | Baby skin cancer
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
