Abstract

Skin neoplasms are among the more common malignant neoplasms in the human population. Due to the constantly increasing incidence of skin cancers, it is very important to diagnose them early, which at an early stage, especially in the case of malignant melanoma, gives a good therapeutic prognosis. The aim of the study was to draw attention to the need to use prophylaxis as an effective action in the fi eld of popularizing epidemiological knowledge and disseminating pro-health behaviors (primary prophylaxis). Activities enabling early diagnosis of skin cancer using clinical tests, algorithms and modern diagnostic methods such as dermatoscopy, confocal microscopy. and optical coherence tomography (secondary prophylaxis). Primary prophylaxis combined with secondary prophylaxis can reduce the incidence, morbidity and mortality of skin cancer. Control tests among people with an increased risk factor are an important element of the prophylaxis.

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