Merkel cell cancer primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2] Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [3]

Primary prevention of merkel cell cancer includes avoidance of excessive sun exposure and use of sunscreen.

Effective measures for the primary prevention of merkel cell cancer include:

• Avoiding excessive sun exposure
• Use of sunscreen