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While skin cancer can certainly show up just about anywhere, it is typically only seen in areas where you have received quite a bit of Sun damage.
Skin cancer is most common among light skinned people who also have a lot of freckles. Dermatologists will tell you that your skin can only absorb a pre-determined amount of sun before you will start to have problems. Arms, face, nose, top of the ears are all common places for skin cancer, because we receive more Sun exposure there.
And "fake bake" booths are even worse, since they often give a higher UV exposure.
High SPF rated Sun block can reduce your risk to skin cancer if you need to be outside quite a bit.
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Which parts of the body can you have cancer?
Cancer can occur anywhere in/on the body.
What rare skin cancer can occur with AIDS?
Karposi's Sarcoma
What disease can occur when genetic material in your skin is damaged?
cancer
what is the cause of a skin legion?
Skin lesions can occur from minor skin irritations such as freckles, moles, or can be from a number of causes such as aging, injury, or cancer.
What part of the body system is skin cancer most likely to affect?
Skin cancer develops when the body's DNA becomes damaged. The cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably. The multiplying cells in skin cancer are more visible than in other cancers since it typically begins in the outer layer of the skin. The tumor that is formed can be seen when it is very small making most skin cancers detectable even in the early stages. So briefly, where does skin cancer occur? The answer is in the outer layers of the skin, anywhere on your body.
What layer of skin does skin cancer originate?
Non-melanoma skin cancer most often originates from the external skin surface as a squamous cell carcinoma or a basal cell carcinoma.
Can you get skin cancer from wearing rubber bands on your wrist?
no b/c if you draw on yourself with marker, then you get skin cancer. If you keep on putting the rubber band in your mouth every day it MIGHT occur
Which country has the highest skin cancer rate in the world?
The most common place for skin cancer is the ears, since most people forget to apply sunscreen their.
Where does new cell growth occur in the skin?
New cell growth occurs anywhere on the skin. The new cell growth can indicate a malignant or benign skin issue.
What age does skin cancer usually occur?
Damage happens in the younger years and the cancer shows up in the 40's and 50's.
What is a skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the term used for a malignant tumor that grows in skin cells. The leading cause of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun’s UV rays. It is most common in people who are fair-skinned but skin cancer can occur in all skin types. There are different forms of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, markel cell cancer and others. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends preventive measures such as protective clothing including a 4-inch brimmed hat, regular use of a broad spectrum sunscreen, and avoiding the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
What is Skin cancer?
skin cancer is the term used for a malignant tumor that grows in skin cells. The leading cause of skin cancer is overexposure to the sun’s UV rays. It is most common in people who are fair-skinned but skin cancer can occur in all skin types. There are different forms of skin cancer—basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, markel cell cancer and others. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends preventive measures such as protective clothing including a 4-inch brimmed hat, regular use of a broad spectrum sunscreen, and avoiding the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
