Dermatological screening is a vital tool in the early detection of skin diseases (including various skin cancers). The skin is the largest organ in the body, and its condition directly reflects our health. Regular skin examinations allow doctors to detect skin changes, including skin cancer, at an early stage, which greatly increases the chances of successful treatment.
Melanoma and other skin cancers often start with visible changes, the early detection of which can be life-saving. The cure rate for melanomas and other skin cancers discovered at an early stage is significantly higher, so prevention is crucial in this area as well (for example, the 5-year survival rate for stage I melanoma is over 98 percent, and the 5-year survival rate for stage IV melanoma is less than 25 percent).
In addition, dermatological screenings help to monitor the treatment of chronic skin conditions, such as psoriasis or eczema, and to diagnose infections and other conditions, such as allergic reactions or autoimmune diseases. The visual examination used during screening and modern techniques such as dermatoscopy contribute to accurate diagnosis and the development of targeted therapeutic strategies.