Power Electronics will have the Ricart Medical Institute on board during the following weeks to take care of the dermatological health of its employees

As part of the Health Promotion Strategy, Power Electronics has launched the Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign with the start of summer.

The campaign, which began in June and will continue throughout July, will include information and advice to raise awareness about the risk factors of sun exposure without proper protection.

In addition, the dermatologists from IMR will conduct check-ups at the Power Electronics’ Campus for three days, facilitating employees to consult with a specialist at their workplace.

IMR is national leader in Dermatology with record of patients, and is specialized in Dermatology, Capillary Medicine, and Aesthetic Medicine. With over 60 doctors, led by Dr. José María Ricart, experts in the most effective and less invasive treatments, IMR has seven clinics ins Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and Barcelona. Both Ruber International and Quirón Group are partners of IMR.

Víctor Iranzo, Health and Safety Manager at Power Electronics, states that “the objective of this campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of good skin protection habits for the summer and to encourage regular skin check-ups for the company’s employees”.

Among the tips that the company gives to its employees is the expiration date of sunscreens, highlighting the importance of being cautious with old ones. Cosmetics products include a symbol called PAO (Period After Opening), along with the list of ingredients and usage recommendations, which indicates how long the product remains in good conditions after being opened.

On the other hand, Dr. Manuel Ballesteros, dermatologist from IMR, points out the “8 out of 10 cases of skin cancer can be prevented with early diagnosis”. The specialist emphasizes primary prevention related to using adequate protection and self-examination of moles and skin spots.

The doctor highlights that digital dermatoscopy is key in the diagnosis of skin cancer. Visiting the dermatologist is vital if any alteration in moles or skin is observed. This examination must be included in our annual medical check-up. “Our advanced dermatology specialists use digital dermatoscopy (Fotofinder), which not only reveals the condition of moles, but also allows us to detect new lesions in time”.

Moreover, IMR is pioneer in addressing cutaneous cancer through Mohs micrographic surgery, a technique that allows the removal this type of skin tumor and an immediate analysis of the range of the lesion, avoiding the destruction of healthy tissue, which enables a high recovery rate.

This is just the first of a series of actions within the Health Promotion Strategy, which will include raising awareness about other risk factors throughout the next year.