Skin cancers are the most frequent cancers in fair-skinned populations, but we can prevent them.

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejca.2024.114074
• Publication Date: 2024-04-24T15:42:43Z
• Authors: Claus Garbe; Ana-Maria Forsea; Teresa Amaral; Petr Arenberger; Philippe Autier; Marianne Berwick; Brigitta Boonen; Matilda Bylaite; Veronique del Marmol; Brigitte Dreno; Maria Concetta Fa...; Alan C. Geller; Adele C. Green; Rüdiger Greinert; Axel Hauschild; Catherine A. Harwood; Isabelle Hoorens; Lidija Kandolf; Roland Kaufmann; Nicole Kelleners-...; Aimilios Lallas; Celeste Lebbé; Ulrike Leiter; Henry W. Lim; Caterina Longo; Joseph Malvehy; David Moreno; Giovanni Pellacani; Ketty Peris; Caroline Robert; Philippe Saiag; Dirk Schadendorf; H. Peter Soyer; Eggert Stockfleth; Alex Stratigos; Hisashi Uhara; Ricardo Vieira; Beate Volkmer; Martin A. Weinstock; Dagmar Whitaker; Iris Zalaudek; David C. Whiteman; Lieve Brochez
• Keywords: Ultraviolet radiation; Skin Neoplasms; Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced; CUTANEOUS MELANOMA; MESH: Melanoma; Ultraviolet Rays; Medizin; 610; Skin Pigmentation; Keratinocyte cancer; SUPPLEMENTATION; NUMBER; SUNSCREEN USE; MESH: Risk Factors; Risk Factors; Medicine and Health Sciences; Skin cancer; Humans; MESH: Neoplasms; Melanoma; MESH: Humans; [SDV.MHEP] Life Sciences [q-bio]/Human health and pathology; MESH: Skin Neoplasms; Prevention; MESH: Sunscreening Agents; Keratinocyte cancer; Melanoma; Prevention; Skin cancer; UV-protection; Ultraviolet radiation; UV-protection; Radiation-Induced; keratinocyte cancer ; melanoma ; prevention ; skin cancer ; ultraviolet radiation ; UV-protection; RISK-FACTORS; MESH: Ultraviolet Rays; MESH: Skin Pigmentation; Sunscreening Agents; [SDV.MHEP]Life Sciences [q-bio]/Human health and pathology

Cancers of the skin are most commonly occurring cancers in humans. In fair-skinned populations, up to 95% keratinocyte and 70-95% cutaneous melanomas caused by ultraviolet radiation thus theoretically preventable. Currently, however, there is no comprehensive global advice on practical steps be taken reduce toll cancer. To address this gap, an expert working group comprising clinicians researchers from Africa, America, Asia, Australia, Europe, together with learned societies (European Association Dermato-Oncology, Euromelanoma, Euroskin, European Union Medical Specialists, Melanoma World Society) reviewed extant evidence issued following evidence-based recommendations for photoprotection as a strategy prevent Fair skinned people, especially children, should minimise their exposure radiation, advised use protective measures when UV index forecast reach 3 or higher. Protective include combination seeking shade, physical protection (e.g. clothing, hat, sunglasses), applying broad-spectrum, SPF 30+ sunscreens uncovered skin. Intentional solar purpose sunbathing tanning considered unhealthy behaviour avoided. Similarly, solaria other artificial sources encourage strongly discouraged, through regulation if necessary. Primary prevention cancer has positive return investment. We policymakers communicate these messages general public promote wider implementation.