Who is at greatest risk from sun-related skin cancers?
Unfortunately, no one is safe from sun-induced skin cancer, but there are several factors that dramatically increase the risk. Anyone who has been sunburned even once before the age of 18 has a dramatically increased risk up to 50%! Fair-skinned individuals are the most prone to sun damage, as are people taking medications that contraindicate sun exposure. Speak to a dermatologist immediately if you have a skin lesion that appears suddenly, with asymmetrical appearance, darker edges than center, that changes color, or becomes larger than 1/4 inch (6 mm).
