On May 12th and 13th, reserve some time - not for a walk in the sun, but for the most important walk: the one to the dermatologist in Novi trg, where you will be examined for free for your skin tags.
Brand La Roche-Posay This spring, it is once again taking center stage with one of the most important projects the dermocosmetic world has to offer - free preventive check-ups. skin tags within the framework of the initiative #SaveYourSkinAnd if you think this is just a marketing ploy, let us quickly convince you otherwise.
Why should you be concerned about one small skin tag?
Simply: because it is Skin cancer is one of the most dangerous, but also one of the most curable forms of cancer. – if it is detected early enough, of course. Experts claim that the chance of recovery is very 99 percent, if we act in time. And no, this is not a number made up by an optimistic PR person.
For the fourth consecutive year, the #SaveYourSkin project combines science, common sense, and sunscreen, with the goal of raising public awareness about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and the importance of regular check-ups. Over 2,500 inspections have been conducted in the last three years, of which there are 89 marked as suspicious – which means that these 89 people could be writing very different life stories today.
Melanoma: a danger with enviable visibility
Assist. Nebojša Đurišić, MD., a specialist in dermatovenerology from European Center for Dermatovenerology in Koper, warns: "The number of melanoma cases in Slovenia is steadily increasing. Around 600 people are newly diagnosed with the disease every year, but what worries us most is the fact that many still come to the doctor (too) late."
Too late, because we said to ourselves: “Ah, I’ve had this sign since I was little, it’s no big deal.” And so we miss the train that leads to healing. So let the sun only warm you from the outside – but not burn your conscience.
UV radiation: the invisible enemy with sunglasses
Excessive exposure to UV rays (yes, even in tanning beds!) remains the main culprit for skin cancer. Just one bad sunburn in childhood doubles the risk. Fair skin, lots of marks, unprotected sun exposure – all of these make for a perfect cocktail for a trip to the dermatologist. And no, it’s not the nice cocktail with the umbrella.
Dermatologists therefore recommend: high factor sunscreens (no, SPF 10 doesn't count), hats, shade and – oh, surprise – avoiding the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.Yes, exactly when we love picnics and trips to the seaside.
Free and no excuses
May 12th and 13th, among 9:00 and 20:00, a village in the center Ljubljana on New Square Experts are waiting to examine your symptoms – free of charge and without prior registrationThis means you don't have to search the web for an appointment three months from now and you don't have to make excuses. Just show up.
An initiative that saves more than just skin
Brand La Roche-Posay, which dermatologists in 31 countries place on the throne of dermocosmetics (source: AplusA research, 2024), has been building a culture of responsible attitude towards skin for years. The #SaveYourSkin initiative goes beyond the borders of Slovenia – it is also implemented in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Bulgaria – and proves that it is a serious commitment to prevention, education and concrete action.
Director General Magdalena Stoytcheva stresses that to date, more than 10,000 free reviewsWhich is about as many selfies as you take in a summer day at the beach – with much more beneficial long-term effects.
So – are you ready to save your skin?
Come for a check-up, invite a friend or grandma, protect yourself from the sun and – as the wisdom of the 21st century says – take a selfie without filters, but with healthy skin.
📍 When and where?
🗓 May 12th and 13th, 2025
📍 New Square, Ljubljana
🕘 From 9:00 to 20:00
💸 Free, no sign-up, no excuses
