RISK FACTORS

Certain factors are thought to increase the chances of developing all types of skin cancer

These include:

Pale or fair skin that doesn't tan easily
People with blonde or red hair
Old age
A large number of moles or freckles
An area of skin previously damaged by burning or radiotherapy treatment
Having a condition that suppresses the immune system
Medicines that suppress the immune system, commonly used after organ transplants
Exposure to certain chemicals, such as creosote and arsenic
Previous diagnosis of skin cancer

Did you know?

More people develop skin cancer due to indoor tanning beds than develop lung cancer because of smoking.