Who or what type of people tend to get skin cancer?

Answer 1

TECHNICALLY, everyone is at risk of skin cancer. But WHO IS MOST AT Risk would be some of the following: Sundwellers...ie...people spending a great deal of time in the sun and not ALWAYS wearing sunscreen, or even with sunscreen, staying in the sun for too long. Examples-- life guards, boaters, fisherman, construction workers, people who spend the entire day at the beach on a SUNNY day...... basically anyone who works or plays outside in the sun, for long periods. Also- people who misuse tanning salons and burn. ALSO- according to the latest studies, having a severe sunburn at ANYTIME in your life, increases your overall chances of getting skin cancer during your lifetime!!!! EVEN the severe sunburn of a young child can be a harbinger for cancer. Ask Any DERMATOLOGIST....They all recommend using stong sunscreen, covering up to limit exposure, avoiding sunburns etc...<<>> P.S. They also discourage tanning salons, however I disagee for a fairly simple common sense reason: When you use a tanning salon you must wear special eye protection, and a good sunscreen.. PLUS, your exposure is very limited. A preset timer only allows for up to thirty minutes, MAX. Now think of how many people spend the entire day at the beach, in the bright sun, with or without sunsreen, hats, cover-ups, sunglasses (to prevent cataracts), How many people come back from the beach, burned or worse, burned and peeling. ALSO- flying home from tropical, sunny, vacation spots, I've always noticed that at least 1/4 of the people on the plane are as red as LOBSTERS!!! These are the folks who are more apt to develop skin cancer at some point in there lives... Here is a tip to monitor your skin moles to keep them in check, and be able to spot possible melenoma (one of the most deadly cancers if not caught). On a regular basis, check your mole with the following points: They call it the A B C scale. Check for A--asymmetry: not symmetrical.

B-- Boarders: jagged, uneven boarders

C-- Color:note if it ever changes in color

If you have two or three of the above issues, it would be wise to see a Healthcare provider, your family doctor, a dermatologist, a Walk-In-Clinic etc... Better safe than sorry!! <>

Answer 2

the main risk factors are:

* having a light complexion

* if you're older

* have family history with the disease

* having a large number of moles

* having unusual types of moles

* being exposed to ultraviolent radiation

* having repeated exposure to UVR

Answer 3

Smokers, cheating women, and people who are mean to pets.

Improved answer:

I believe the things listed above are representing carma, but it is not true. You see, one of my mother's friends got cancer, she doesn't smoke, she doesn't have pets, and she is happily married and has a teenage daughter. But, smoking is a great cause. Most people who smoke will die of heart-related causes or lung-related causes such as lung desiease.

Smokers=cancer

cancer does not = smokers.

Answer 4

People who don't apply skin protection products such as sunscreen and sun protection. The UV (ultra-violet) rays from the sun can damage the skin.

There are also other reasons such as...

o Age: Most skin cancers appear after age 50, but the sun's damaging effects begin at an early age. Therefore, protection should start in childhood in order to prevent skin cancer later in life.

o exposure to ultraviolet radiation in tanning booths. Tanning booths are very popular, especially among adolescents, and they even let people who live in cold climates radiate their skin year-round

o therapeutic radiation: such as that given for treating other forms of cancer.

Answer 5

Skin cancer can affect anywhere on your body, however parts such as the face, neck, hands, and arms. They get lots of sun so that increases risk.

Answer 6

Light skinned people, those who are exposed to UV rays a lot, people with European heritage and those with a history or family history of skin cancer.

Answer 7

Those with the least amount of pigment, the whitest, fairest, lightest skin tones have the greatest risk for skin cancer.