A importância da atuação do médico do trabalho na prevenção do câncer de pele ocupacional

Abstract

Background: Te present article presents a literature review on occupational skin cancer, its epidemiology and sunscreens of interest to occupational physicians. Aim: To provide a guide to occupational physicians on the subject of interest and improve the strategies for prevention of occupational skin cancer. Methods: Te present article derives from an essay resulting from research in websites of medical articles and agencies related to healthcare and work; articles from 2009 to 2014 and relevant publications on the subject were analyzed. Conclusion: Occupational physicians are fundamental for education on occupational skin cancer and its various forms of prevention, in addition to the notification of cases.