Who is most likely to get skin cancer?

People with light skin, blue or green eyes, and blond or red hair are most likely to get skin cancer because they produce less protective melanin.

Key Risk Factors

·       Skin Tone and Hair Colour: Fair skin that burns easily, freckles, or turns red in the sun carries the highest risk.]

·       Sun and UV Exposure: A history of blistering sunburns (especially during childhood), heavy outdoor sun exposure, or the use of indoor tanning beds significantly increases your chances.

·       Personal or Family History: Having a close family member (such as a parent, brother, or sister) who has had melanoma, or having a personal history of skin cancer, raises your risk.

·       Moles: People with a large number of moles (more than 50) or atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) have a higher risk.

·       Age: Skin cancer rates increase as people age due to a lifetime of cumulative UV damage, though certain forms can affect younger adults.

·       Weakened Immune System: Individuals with suppressed immune systems—such as organ transplant recipients or people with HIV—are more vulnerable