What kind of screening tests are there?
Skin examinations are an integral part of the physical examinations carried out during compulsory appointments for children in Germany (“U-Untersuchungen”) – starting with the “U1” examination in newborns, up to the “U9” examination at the age of five. Pediatricians look out for allergies, or hemangiomas (strawberry birthmarks), as well as injuries such as bruises.
From the age of 35, adults in Germany are entitled to free skin cancer screening in a dermatology practice every two years. These examinations can be carried out by specially trained family doctors, too. In Germany, they are paid for by statutory health insurance funds.