Most new skin cancer cases are either basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas. More serious is melanoma, a skin cancer that kills one person every hour, according to the American Cancer Society. It may turn shades of red, blue or white, crust on the surface and bleed. A changing mole, a mole that burns or itches or grows rapidly requires prompt medical attention, East said. When detected in its earliest stages, melanoma is curable.
Dermatologists urge people to examine their skin regularly to look for any changes.
Shades of tan, brown or black are present. Any growth of a mole should be of concern. To prevent skin cancer, doctors warn people to stay out of the sun, especially during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the rays are most harmful. However, everyone needs to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor of 15 every day. But you need to use it religiously every morning.