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Skin cancer on the rise: How to protect yourself effectively!
More and more skin cancer diagnoses in Germany: tips for protection, early detection and important screening information.
Skin cancer on the rise: How to protect yourself effectively!
The increase in skin cancer diagnoses in Germany is documented in a current medical report from the Barmer health insurance company. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the number of diagnoses for black skin cancer has more than doubled since 2005, while the number of cases for White skin cancer has almost tripled. Given this alarming development, there are some recommendations to reduce the risk of skin cancer.
An important step in protecting against skin cancer is protection from UV radiation, as this is considered the main risk factor. The UV index displayed in weather apps ranges from 1 to 11+ and indicates the risk to health. Protection is recommended from a UV index of 3, which can be reached in Germany from March. Intensive sunbathing, especially at midday, should be avoided. Other protective measures include appropriate clothing, wearing sunglasses, a hat and using sunscreen.
Tips for skin cancer prevention
- Leberflecke auf Veränderungen prüfen: Die ABCDE-Regel hilft bei der Identifikation von Warnzeichen:
- A: Asymmetrie (ungleichmäßige Form)
- B: Begrenzung (gezackter, verwaschener, unebener Rand)
- C: Color (mehrere Farben im Leberfleck)
- D: Durchmesser (mehr als 5 mm oder Halbkugelform)
- E: Erhabenheit (über 1 mm hoch und/oder raue Oberfläche)
Any abnormalities should be clarified immediately.
- Hautkrebsscreening: Personen ab 35 Jahren haben alle zwei Jahre Anspruch auf ein Screening, das durch Hautärzte oder Hausärzte mit entsprechender Weiterbildung durchgeführt wird. Die Untersuchung dauert etwa 10 bis 20 Minuten. Vor dem Screening sollte Nagellack entfernt werden, um Hautveränderungen besser erkennen zu können.
The difference between white and black skin cancer is also important to note. According to 20 minutes, non-melanoma skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma (basal cell carcinoma), which is considered the most common skin tumor, and squamous cell carcinoma (spinal cell carcinoma), which is more prone to metastasis. In contrast, black skin cancer, also known as malignant melanoma, develops slowly and can occur on any part of the body, not just sun-exposed areas. Therefore, early detection and preventive measures are of utmost importance.