Health Tip: Risk Factors for Skin Cancer
November 12, 2008, 2:02 PM ET
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Nov. 13 -- (HealthDay News) -- People who have fair skin -- or who are otherwise more susceptible to sunburn -- are at increased risk for skin cancer.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these other common risk factors for skin cancer:
Having a lot of freckles or moles.Having blue, gray or green eyes.Having blond or red hair.Having had many severe sunburns early in life.Having a family history of skin cancer.Being out in the sun frequently for long periods.Consistent exposure to the sun without use of sunscreen.