About skin cancer

Skin cancer can grow when the cells that make up our skin are damaged causing them to grow abnormally.

Each time skin is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, changes take place in the structure and function of our skin cells. Over time, the skin can become permanently damaged and the damage will worsen with each exposure.

Skin cancer is mostly related to the number of severe sunburns, particularly during childhood. But a person's lifetime or ‘cumulative' exposure can also increase their long-term risk of skin cancer.

All skin types can be damaged by exposure to UV radiation. People with skin types that are less likely to burn can still receive enough UV exposure to risk developing skin cancer.

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