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Erasmus MC starts research into your skin

Erasmus MC starts research into your skin

Erasmus MC is launching an online survey among the Dutch population this week about skin changes and the risk of skin cancer.

The number of cases of skin cancer is growing explosively to one in six Dutch people. Moreover, this will only increase due to the great risks of excessive sunbeds etc. and because of the aging of the population † It is therefore certainly not superfluous to dive a little deeper into this disease.

Skin Survey
That is why Erasmus MC is starting a skin survey among Dutch people. The survey shows, among other things, photos of skin conditions , of which one can indicate how quickly they should be checked by a doctor. In addition, the researchers want to find out to what extent the Dutch are aware of the causes of and the risks of skin cancer

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The results can be used to improve information on picking up early signs of skin cancer. Did you know, for example, that there are various causes and forms of skin cancer to be? And that there are more signs than a changing mole † Important to know, because when you recognize these signs, you can start treatment faster, which increases the chance of healing?

Would you like to know more about your skin and the risks of skin cancer? Then go to www.kenuwhuid.nl participate in the special survey.

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