Frequent sunburns, especially when they occurred during childhood, increases the risk of developing melanoma. Immune suppression: Conditions that weaken the immune system, such as viruses , diseases or immune suppression therapy associated with organ transplantation, may increase skin cancer risks. Gender: Men are approximately two times more likely to develop basal cell carcinomas and three times more likely to develop squamous cell carcinomas than women.
Skin tone: Caucasians have a greater risk of developing skin cancer than non-whites. The risk is also higher in individuals with blond or red hair, blue or green eyes, or skin that burns or freckles easily. Moles : Most moles are harmless and may never develop into cancer, but having a large number of moles may increase the risk for developing melanoma. The presence of dysplastic nevi moles that may resemble melanoma may also increase risk, by 10 percent. Although most dysplastic nevi will not develop into melanomas, a small percentage may, and individuals with these types of moles should see a dermatologist regularly for thorough skin exams.
Individuals who have previously been diagnosed with skin cancer are also at increased risk for developing the disease again. Smoking: Smokers are more likely to develop squamous cell skin cancers, particularly on the lips. Chemical exposure: Certain chemicals, including arsenic, industrial tar, coal, paraffin and certain types of oil, may increase the risk for certain types of non-melanoma skin cancers.
People with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop skin cancer. Risk factors vary for different types of skin cancer.
What Are the Symptoms for Skin Cancer? A change in your skin is the most common sign of skin cancer. Not all skin cancers look the same.
Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet UV rays. To lower your risk of getting skin cancer, you can protect your skin from UV rays from the sun and from artificial sources like tanning beds and sunlamps. What Screening Tests Are There? Melanoma The first sign of melanoma is often a mole that changes size, shape or color.
Merkel cell carcinoma Open pop-up dialog box Close. Merkel cell carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive skin cancer. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Where skin cancer develops Open pop-up dialog box Close. Where skin cancer develops Skin cancer begins in the cells that make up the outer layer epidermis of your skin. Share on: Facebook Twitter.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. The same goes for our skin. When we see a skin spot that looks a bit odd or has changed recently — we might worry, but we hope that it will go away.
The longer you wait, the more difficult it gets to treat and the more dangerous it becomes. So make sure to regularly check your skin for any developments and if you feel uncomfortable, go and see a doctor early. Alle rechten voorbehouden. EN NL. Skip to content.
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