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Fair skin cancer risks   

Overview

Alternative names:

Skin cancer and fair skinned people

Information


Question:
Are fair skinned people at higher risk for skin cancer?

Answer:
Anyone who sunburns easily is at high risk for skin cancer. Other risk factors include: freckled skin; blue, gray or green eyes; blond or red hair; multiple moles; and especially children who have had multiple severe sunburns. Use sunscreen and keep infants out of the sun altogether. See sunburn.

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