​Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is a result of mutatio​n in the skin cells which causes them to grow abnormally and develop cancer cells.

These mutations can be caused by a number of factors, chief amongst which is exposure to too much ultra violet rays (such as from the sun or tanning beds). Other possible reasons include exposure to toxic substances or an indirect result of another disease that has weakened your immune system.

Skin cancer is more common among people with light skin, freckles or blue eyes. However, the following factors also contribute to the risk of skin cancer:

  • Family history of skin cancer

  • Excessive exposure to the sun everyday

  • History of sunburns

  • Exposure to radiation

  • Exposure to toxic substances (such as arsenic)

  • Weakened immune system

  • Moles or lesions on the skin​

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