The soaring rates of moles in children age can predict an increased risk of melanoma

-Children who have suffered sunburn frequently have over 50 moles (nevus), as opposed to those who have not been quemado1. The number of nevus is the risk factor n ° 1 for the development of melanoma.

-The first 18 years of life are central in the fight against skin cancer; exposure received during childhood is about 50% of the exhibition received over all vida2.

-With the aim of further raising school children about the risks involving exposure to the Sun without proper protection, ISDIN celebrates this year its 16th campaign school of Photoprotection.

-With the collaboration of schools and pharmaceutical products, more than 4.5 million children of all Spain have already learned to properly protect from the Sun.

Barcelona, June of 2011. Melanoma is becoming, increasingly, in a major public health problem, since that incidence rates have increased in a manner considerable1. According to a study led by the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, the child is the most important time of life for the formation and evolution of the nevus (moles). The presence of a greater number of nevus at early ages could predict a higher risk of developing melanoma. The study shows that children who had suffered sunburn were much more often over 50 nevus, unlike those that were not quemado1.

Currently, melanoma is the type of most serious skin cancer that exists, unlike cancers basal or squamous, cells that are the most frequent. Although melanoma has a lower degree of incidence than other types of skin cancer, has the highest rate of mortality and is responsible for 75 per cent of deaths from cancer of piel4.

Has been assessed that the children receive three times more UVB radiation to the adultos3 and it is estimated that exposure received during childhood is about 50% of the exhibition received throughout life; that is why that should be enhanced solar habits, that damage accumulates gradually in the skin and this recalls Burns, particularly those received in childhood. According to the skin cancer Foundation the use of a fotoprotector during the first 18 years of life 78% reduces the likelihood of developing skin cancer in a futuro5.

4 ’ 5 Million children trained in photoprotection

In order to curb the harmful effect of the Sun on children, ISDIN puts the progress the school campaign of Photoprotection to continue raising awareness to school children about the risks involved in exposure to the Sun without proper protection.

This year, ISDIN celebrated the sixteenth edition, which consolidates its position as the largest photoprotection of all Spain awareness campaign. In this edition the campaign scans through the platform online www.isdinsunlab.com; a teaching space created to assist in the continuing education of photoprotection of pupils in primary education. So it is also present in the network with its official Facebook page www.facebook.com/ISDIN.official, YouTube, www.youtube.com/user/IsdinSunLab and Flick r, www.flickr.com/people/isdinsunlab.

As points out Juan Naya, Director-General of ISDIN, this campaign responds to the need to educate the population about the Sun and the protection of the skin; the education of children in this age is especially crucial for its future and is necessary to complement the education programmes for health ”. The Spanish pharmaceutical collaborate in schools, with teachers and educators, to transmit good habits of photoprotection. this work of dissemination and awareness-raising joins other initiatives ISDIN carried out as a social commitment for better health of the skin ”, stresses Juan Naya.

Proof of this are more than 4 ’ 5 million children who have already participated in this initiative. The campaign continues to educate children on the importance of caring for your skin, to prevent skin problems when they are older.

1 P aguilera, Puig S, et Guilabert to the. Prevalence study of nevi in children from Barcelona. Dermoscopy, constitutional and environmental factors, 49 (4), 229 – 232 (2008).

5 M. Camps and a. Aliaga. First study of photoprotection in Spanish pharmacies. 2007.

About ISDIN:

ISDIN is an international laboratory specialized in solutions for major disorders and skin needs. Since its creation in 1975, ISDIN maintains with the dermatologist and the pharmacist a firm commitment to the skin. As a result, today has accumulated extensive experience in major diseases and disorders of the skin and mucosa, which offers comprehensive proposals aimed at the treatment, prevention and maintenance.

Its leading brands include, among others: Ureadin, Germisdin, Fotoprotector ISDIN ® and Nutratopic ®. All their products, as well as the rest of the broad portfolio of ISDIN, are the result of constant innovation and research that have as objective the development of products to the forefront in dermatology, advanced formulas and new textures. Recent examples of this innovation are Eryfotona ® AK-NMSC, Betalfatrus ®, or Isadin α Barcilus ® for the prevention of skin cancer not melanoma, nail Dystrophies treatment and the treatment of recurrent vaginal mycoses, respectively.

This strong commitment to r & d leads to current research in new therapeutic solutions for diseases such as psoriasis and Systemic Scleroderma. Projects of great importance that ISDIN stands at the forefront in dermatology and is moving towards a healthier skin for everyone.

The vocation of growth and be an international reference in the treatment of skin has carried ISDIN to become market leader in the dermatological Spanish and today be present in various countries in Europe and Latin America employing approximately 360 people in more than 10 countries.