There are several risk factors that increase your chances of developing skin cancer, these include:
- Fair skin & light eyes: lighter skin tones have less melanin, offering less natural protection against UV rays
- Sun exposure: excessive sun exposure, including sunburns in a major risk
- Tanning beds: artificial UV radiation from tanning beds is just as harmful as natural sunlight
- Personal history of skin cancer: having skin cancer in the past increases your risk of developing it again
- Family history of skin cancer: having close relatives with skin cancer increases your risk
- Weakened immune system: certain medications or conditions can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible.
