{"id":2589,"date":"2024-05-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdbc2.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/prevalence-of-skin-cancer-in-the-middle-east\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:05:54","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:05:54","slug":"prevalence-of-skin-cancer-in-the-middle-east","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.mdbriefcase.com\/fr\/blog\/prevalence-of-skin-cancer-in-the-middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevalence of Skin Cancer in the Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of malignancy. There are two <\/span>main types<\/span><\/a> of skin cancer:\u00a0melanoma and non-melanoma (basal cell, squamous cell, and sebaceous gland carcinoma). The prevalence of skin cancer in the Middle East is on the rise. In Saudi Arabia, <\/span>9.9 percent<\/span><\/a> of the population is at risk of developing skin cancers. It is more common in men than women, and most cases are in the <\/span>61-80 age group<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas are the <\/span>most common<\/span><\/a> types of skin cancer in Saudi Arabia. Malignant melanomas, which are the types of skin cancer that spread to other organs and <\/span>result in death<\/span><\/a> \u2014 are less common.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Incidence and Distribution of Skin Cancers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Squamous cell carcinoma (<\/span>41.1 percent<\/span><\/a>) is the most common skin cancer diagnosis in Saudi Arabia, followed by basal cell carcinoma (26.3 percent). The parts most often affected are the head and neck (<\/span>55.4 percent<\/span><\/a>). These cancers also occur in the lower limbs (16.6 percent), trunk (13.6 percent), upper limbs (8.2 percent), and pelvic area (2.3 percent).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognizing the Signs of Skin Cancer<\/b><\/h2>\n

Skin cancers are easier to diagnose than deep-seated malignancies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Squamous
\nSquamous cell carcinoma<\/span> looks like warts that crust and sometimes bleed. This cancer can also appear as red patches on the skin, open sores that don’t heal for weeks, or an elevated growth that\u00a0grows rapidly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Basal
\nBasal cell carcinoma <\/span>manifests as<\/span> a persistent, non-healing sore, a reddish patch or irritated area, a pink growth, or scarring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Screening for Skin Cancer<\/b><\/h2>\n

Only <\/span>55 percent<\/span><\/a> of people in Saudi Arabia know about skin cancer and sun-protective practices are rarely followed.\u00a0Screening\u00a0for skin malignancies is crucial because early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Examining the skin under bright light helps diagnose these malignancies.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is recommended to have a yearly <\/span>skin examination<\/span>.\u00a0The entire body should be examined since 20 percent of cancers occur in areas not exposed to the sun.\u00a0The patient should remove all makeup before the skin examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you see moles, spots, or growths on the skin, consider cancer\u00a0a possibility. Look for these ABCDE <\/a><\/span>signs of cancer<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n