SOMC Cancer Center


Skin Cancer Risks

There are some people who are more prone to developing skin cancer. If you have any of the following risk factors you should be particularly careful about your sun exposure.

  • Those with a history of skin cancer in the family.
  • Those who have fair skin and/or freckles, and who burn easily and peel rather than tan.
  • Those with blonde, red or light brown hair and blue, green or gray eyes.
  • Those with a history of blistering sunburns before the age of 20.
  • Those with indoor occupations who take part in outdoor recreational activities.
  • Those with displastic moles (moles with precancerous changes).

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer.