Skin Cancer Screening & Prevention in Hamburg

Due to sun exposure and increasingly aggressive environmental influences, your skin has to withstand significant stress.

The Details of Your Skin Cancer Screening in Hamburg


Treatment Duration	15-30 Min
Socially Presentable	immediately
Durability	1 year
Pain	none
Interval	annually


Contraindications	none
Preparation	none
Aftercare	none
UV abstinence	none

Attending Doctors

Dr. med. Bianca Arsene

Specialist in Dermatology

Dr. med. Eva Schramm

Specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Laser Medicine

Dr. med. Carina Borkowski

Specialist in Dermatology, Phlebology, and Laser Medicine

Dr. med. Annika Opitz

Specialist in Dermatology and Allergology

Dr. med. Anna Brandenburg

Specialist in Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology

Skin Cancer Screening in Hamburg

Would you like to undergo a skin cancer screening as part of your preventive care in Hamburg? Then you are in exactly the right place in our dermatology practice — with a surface area of 1.73 square meters, the skin is our largest organ. Due to sun exposure and increasingly aggressive environmental influences, it must withstand significant stress. The proof lies in the rising number of UV-induced skin changes. Skin cancer screening is easy to perform and essential for detecting changes early. The earlier treatment can begin, the better the chances of recovery. Genetic factors also play a role in the development of skin cancer, which is why screening is advisable at any age.

In our Hamburg practice, we begin the skin cancer screening carefully using a dermatoscope. This magnifying device provides a tenfold enlargement, allowing us to clearly identify pigment spots, light damage, and skin changes that may indicate white skin cancer.

When assessing your moles, you can use the so-called ABCDE rule

A – Asymmetry

B – Border

with blurred or irregular edges

C – Colour

uneven pigmentation

D – Diameter

> 5 mm

E – Evolution

changes in the mole over the past three months

If any of these criteria apply to a mole, we examine it particularly thoroughly. The ABCDE rule is the first and most important step in our skin cancer screening.

When should you have a skin cancer screening?

A skin cancer screening should be performed once a year as part of a preventive check-up, especially if you have numerous or noticeable moles.

At what age is skin cancer screening recommended?

Skin cancer screening is generally recommended from the age of 35. However, individuals with risk factors such as fair skin, many moles, a family history of skin cancer, or frequent sun exposure should consider earlier examinations. In our private practice in Hamburg, we recommend regular skin cancer check-ups to ensure early detection and prevention.

How does skin cancer screening work in our Hamburg practice?

In our Hamburg practice, we begin the skin cancer screening carefully using a dermatoscope. This magnifying device provides tenfold magnification, allowing us to clearly identify pigment moles, light damage, and skin changes that may indicate white skin cancer.

Suspicious moles are documented using the Intellimago software. It provides highly detailed images that we store digitally. During follow-up examinations, we compare current findings with previous images and, if necessary, draw therapeutic conclusions. This approach is safe and helps avoid unnecessary surgeries and scarring. As part of preventive care, we also offer detailed advice on UV protection measures — such as choosing the right sun protection factor, considering the UV index, practicing appropriate sun avoidance, and wearing protective clothing. Prevention is a holistic approach to minimizing the risk of developing skin cancer.

What do suspicious moles that may indicate skin cancer look like?

Suspicious moles that may signal skin cancer are often asymmetrical, have irregular or jagged borders, and display various shades such as brown, black, red, or blue. A diameter of more than 5 mm and visible changes in shape or color over time are also cause for concern. To be on the safe side, it is important to have regular skin cancer screenings in Hamburg. Early detection is crucial, which is why an examination should be carried out promptly if there is any suspicion. Should a suspicion be confirmed, we also offer the necessary outpatient surgical procedures in our practice.

Are there specialized clinics for skin cancer screening in Hamburg?

No, there are no clinics in Hamburg that specialize exclusively in skin cancer screening. However, it is entirely sufficient to visit a dermatology practice. Our practice specializes in preventive examinations and is equipped with advanced technologies for the early detection of skin cancer.