{"id":78,"date":"2018-07-10T20:13:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T20:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scfredesignpro.wpengine.com\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2025-03-12T21:24:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T21:24:55","slug":"risk-factors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/risk-factors\/","title":{"rendered":"Risk Factors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Risk Factors<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10″][vc_custom_heading text=”A risk factor is anything that increases your likelihood of developing a disease like cancer. When it comes to skin cancer risk factors, there are several that can contribute to the development of this disease. Fortunately, many of these risks can be addressed by you.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/12″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

The following factors increase your skin cancer risk:<\/h4>\n

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\"\"Indoor tanning<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Sunburns<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Skin Type<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Unprotected Exposure to UVA & UVB Rays<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Genetics<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Atypical Moles<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Organ Transplant<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Red Hair<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Working Outdoors<\/a><\/p>\n

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The following can help decrease your skin cancer risk:<\/span><\/h4>\n

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\"\"Daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen<\/a> with an SPF 30+<\/p>\n

\"\"Use of sun protective clothing<\/a>, UV-blocking sunglasses and wide-brimmed hats<\/p>\n

\"\"Seeking the shade whenever possible<\/p>\n

\"\"Protective window film<\/a> in your car and home<\/p>\n

\"\"Annual skin exams<\/a> with your physician<\/p>\n

\"\"Monthly self-exams<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"A healthy diet<\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Reviewed by:
\n<\/em><\/strong>Heidi Jacobe, MD<\/em>
\n<\/em><\/strong>Anna Chien, MD<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” el_class=”news”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Sun & Skin News<\/h2>\n

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