Skin cancer is the most common cancer for all men and women. Anyone can get skin cancer, but some people are at greater risk. Some risk factors include having:
Family history of skin cancer
Many or large moles
Skin that burns easily
Despite these risks, sun exposure is the single most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers. Your best defense against skin cancer is to:
Limit time spent outdoors when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are most intense (10 am-4 pm) and seek shade when possible.
Don't use tanning beds and sunlamps, which also give off harmful UV rays.
Apply water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 and that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating. Use sunscreen on cloudy days too.
Wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeves, and sunglasses.
Check for changes in the way your skin normally looks or sores that won't heal. Skin cancer is very treatable when found early.
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Family history of skin cancer
Many or large moles
Skin that burns easily
Despite these risks, sun exposure is the single most preventable risk factor for all skin cancers. Your best defense against skin cancer is to:
Limit time spent outdoors when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are most intense (10 am-4 pm) and seek shade when possible.
Don't use tanning beds and sunlamps, which also give off harmful UV rays.
Apply water-resistant sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 and that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Reapply every 2 hours or after swimming or sweating. Use sunscreen on cloudy days too.
Wear protective clothing, such as wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeves, and sunglasses.
Check for changes in the way your skin normally looks or sores that won't heal. Skin cancer is very treatable when found early.
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