Where skin cancer can develop
Skin cancer develops primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. It can also form on areas that rarely see the light of day — palms, beneath fingernails or toenails, and the genital area.
Skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with darker complexions. For people with dark skin tones, it's more likely to occur in areas not normally exposed to the sun, such as the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
