Skin cancer grows in Mexico

• April 19, 2024

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that has the highest incidence in the world. According to figures from the World Health Organization, It is the most frequent among humans and every day 2 million cases are diagnosed worldwide.

According to the doctor Minerva Gómez, President of the Mexican Foundation of Dermatology (FMD) , this type of cancer ranks second in frequency in our country: the first in the case of men, and the second in relation to women.

Also, the specialist explains that in the last ten years, according to figures from the Ministry of Health in the State of Nuevo León , the incidence of this type of cancer has increased up to 20%, which could be detected, treated and cured in a timely manner through better guidance on skin cancer.

The situation is even more worrisome because every day comes at younger ages. Previously, the highest number of skin cancer-melanoma detections was among adults over 50, says the doctor Leonel Fierro, dermatologist-oncologist FMD .

"Direct exposure to the sun is a threat to all people, particularly for minors, so it is important to have not only sun protection (sunscreen), but also to modify some habits that lead to less exposure to lightning. ultraviolet, as well as avoid the use of tanning beds. "

According to the dermato-oncologist, prevention and timely detection are key to coping with this type of cancer, so the best recommendation is to perform self-exams and go to the specialist if changes in the skin are observed.

A self-examination of the skin should be performed at least 3 times a year to verify that there are no alterations or the presence of suspicious signs or changes in moles or pigmented spots, for which the "ABCDE rule ”:
 

A. Asymmetry . Non-circular shape of mole or spot with two halves that do not look alike.
B. Irregular edges . Borders poorly delimited or with an extension of the pigment on the skin around the spot.
C. Colors . Presence of several colors (black, blue, brown, red and white).
D. Diameter . Increase in the diameter of the mole or spot greater than 6 mm.
E. Evolution . Any rapid change in the appearance of the stain (shape, size, thickness, color) is an alarm signal.

Also, according to the detection site of skincare.mx, you should pay special attention if you have clear skin, eyes and hair and tans with difficulty; if you have more than 50 moles, congenital or atypical; family history of melanoma, or severe burns from childhood.

For greater awareness of this type of cancer, as well as for its timely detection, the Mexican Foundation of Dermatology A.C. and the Avéne Dermatological Laboratories they carry out a Skin Cancer Screening Day , on March 14 of the current year.

If you are interested in attending a free consultation with expert dermatologists, visit www.detecciondecancerdepiel.mx or call 01800726 4625/5554 6664 from 7 to 11 March to request it. Remember that the sooner this type of cancer is detected, the more likely it is to heal.

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