Particularly at risk are people with very bright, light-sensitive skin color and people who are genetically pre-loaded or during the past were often exposed to intense sunlight without protection – with the sun -.


In the light skin cancer four types are distinguished.
Basal cell carcinoma (Basal) usually occurs in people over 60 years. Very often infested face and forehead. It formed small skin-colored nodules or scaly lichens. These can cause fetal harm when degeneration of the adjacent and deep tissue.

The so-called actinic keratosis is often underestimated, because this form of skin cancer bright in appearance to resemble the age spots. Can from the nodules and warty patches may develop under unfavorable circumstances, a malignant squamous cell carcinoma (squamous cell cancer), which is spread over the entire body.

The Bowen’s disease is the second form of light skin cancer, which is considered the precursor to squamous cell carcinoma. It is similar in appearance of psoriasis and occurs more often in men over 50 years.

All types of light skin cancer have a good chance of recovery, which are – in time of discovery – between 90% and 100%.

In addition to protection against solar radiation should be a regular skin screening. This investigation is performed by the dermatologist (or family doctors with the appropriate additional training) and taken over 35 years by all health insurance companies will) (every two years.

Where a suspicious change in the specialist firm, will require further investigation. In most cases the growth is surgically removed and examined for malignant changes. Other possible methods are cryotherapy (freezing), radiation therapy or chemotherapy (with advanced or inoperable skin tumors) and treatment with specially tuned ointments.

The treatment is always dependent on the type, location and size of the light skin cancer and is individually tailored.

According to the teachings of TCM diseases are a disorder or an imbalance of Qi, which stands not only for the life force of every individual, but also more broadly, the vital-moving power of the cosmos. By “Gong” – that is through work – on each qi can strengthen its vital energy and thus obtain a spiritually and physically healthy constitution.

The base of Qi Gong are collecting the body’s energy through meditation and flowing movements in accordance with the accented breathing. Especially in Asian countries, you often see large groups of people to try the guidance of a Qigong master, so boost your energy and health.

In western medical effectiveness of these exercises is controversial, however, Qi Gong lately gained increased attention. There are at least expect no adverse effects, Qi Gong is a minimum increase of relaxation and recreation, for example after a stressful day. Also Qi Gong colleges now offer courses on a broad basis and many health insurance companies offer incentives for your members.