[(Chemo-)Preventive strategies for skin cancer: current state of knowledge and implications for daily practice].

PubMed 2026

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Authors: Ainoa Tanaka Galdos, Reinhard Dummer
DOI: 10.23785/praxis.2026.02.003
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In view of rising incidence rates worldwide, the prevention of skin cancer is a central pillar of public health. While UV protection forms the basis of primary prevention, pharmacological strategies (chemoprevention) are becoming increasingly important. This paper provides a practice-oriented synthesis of current evidence, ranging from behavioural prevention and systemic approaches with nicotinamide and retinoids to experimental strategies such as immune checkpoint inhibitors and DNA repair enzymes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Skin Protection and Aging Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Publication details

Journal / source
PubMed
Volume
115
Issue
2
Pages
38–42
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
DE