Business UpdateMay 13, 2026, 09:02 AM
Biofrontera Launches 2nd Annual Hats On Campaign for AK Awareness
AI Summary
Biofrontera Inc. announced the launch of its second annual "Hats On Campaign" from May 18 24, 2026, to raise awareness for Actinic Keratosis (AK) and the importance of sun protection. This social media initiative encourages participants to wear a hat, share a photo, and use specific hashtags to highlight AK, which affects an estimated 58 million Americans and has a global prevalence of 14%. Untreated AK can progress to squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, with risks increasing over time. The campaign, co-founded by Biofrontera, emphasizes adopting year-round sun-safe habits.
Key Highlights
- Second annual "Hats On Campaign" runs May 18 24, 2026.
- Campaign culminates on Global Actinic Keratosis (AK) Awareness Day.
- Actinic Keratosis affects an estimated 58 million Americans.
- Global prevalence of Actinic Keratosis is estimated at 14%.
- Risk of AK developing into squamous cell carcinoma increases from 9% (4 years) to 17% (10 years).
- Participants encouraged to use #HatsOnForAK, #GlobalAKDay, #ActinicKeratosis.
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