Non-melanoma skin cancer: typically on the face, neck or ears. Every year around 260,000 people in Germany are diagnosed with white or light skin cancer.
The main cause of skin cancer is long-term, intensive UV radiation. Despite a favorable prognosis, anyone who has been diagnosed with skin cancer has a greater risk of developing it again. The risk of basal cell carcinoma is particularly high in: People with light skin type Regular and intense UV radiation Sunburns, even in childhood Skin cancer in the immediate family