SKIN CANCER CORDOBA | Kironsalud Hospital has an information desk on skin cancer prevention.

The Quironsalud Cordoba Hospital held an information table this Thursday for raise awareness about prevention cancer skin, On the occasion of European Prevention Day, which is celebrated today, melanoma is the skin tumor with the highest mortality rate.

Medical staff of the Center informed patients, family members and accompanying persons about early diagnosis and warning signs of this type of tumor, for which prevention, regular examinations and early detection are necessary. Melanoma is a skin tumor that causes the highest mortality rate, about 2 people per 100,000 inhabitants per year, but when diagnosed in the early stages, the prognosis is very positive and the chances of cure are very high.

Rising incidence of melanoma

Melanoma is becoming more common in Spain, registration more than 7500 cases per year and affects approximately 9 people per 100,000 inhabitants per year. Melanoma develops in melanin-producing cells called melanocytes, which are responsible for the color of our skin, hair and eyes. The prognosis of melanoma depends on the moment of diagnosis, since with early detection the chances of cure are very high, however, when the tumor has time to develop or with more aggressive forms, the prognosis worsens; to its ability to spread.

Besides melanoma, there are other types of skin cancer, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are more common and usually have a better prognosis. Although they are less likely to spread to other parts of the body, They can cause significant damage if not detected and treated promptly.

Identify the warning signs

To identify warning signs that should make us see a dermatologist, rule called Abcde, What applies to if we have any lesions with asymmetry, uneven edges, varied color (not uniform), diameter greater than 6mm, and evolution (if we find that any of our moles have changed). It is important to regularly self-examine your skin to identify any changes in moles or the appearance of new lesions, and to contact a specialist if you notice any suspicious moles or spots.

It is important to have healthy photoprotection habits, using broad-spectrum photoprotectors that protect against UVB and UVA radiation, with a factor higher than SPF30, with SPF50 being preferred.

The Quironsalud Córdoba Hospital has a teledermatology service through which patients come for a consultation in which a medical professional takes a picture of the skin lesion using a dermatoscope, which a dermatologist examines and diagnoses over a period of time ranging from 24 to 48 years. watch.