cancers
cancers The most common risk factors and causes of skin cancer include: DNA: Skin cancers occur when mutations form in the DNA of skin cells. The mutations cause the cells to grow out of control forming a mass of cancer cells. Ultraviolet Light: The damage to the DNA cells can result from ultraviolet radiation. Ultraviolet radiation is found in the sunlight and in the lights of tanning beds. Ultraviolet light radiation can pose as a higher problem for people living in a high elevation where the sunlight exposure is more intense. Fair Skin: Fair skin people are at a higher risk for skin cancer because of lesser pigmentation (melanin). Melanin in your skin provides protection from damaging UV radiation. Exposure to Radiation: Radiation such as those from X-rays or chemical that are known to predispose to cancer. Moles: Moles are a hereditary trait. Some moles can become abnormal, causing individuals with moles a higher risk to get skin cancer. Abnormal moles can be...