But applying a sunscreen should not be an excuse for keeping a child out in the sun too long. The sun is most dangerous between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. TOP 14. Dressing for sun protection is still one of the best ways to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Look for a tight weave, loose fit, and darker colors for more protection. UV absorption by the eye and surrounding tissues is an important factor in causing both benign and malignant growths on the eyelid skin and on the surface of the eye.
Heredity plays a major role in melanoma risk.
About one of every ten patients diagnosed has a family member with a history of the disease. Exposure to the radiation of a tanning booth may be more risky than exposure to the sun. Sun effects can be seen by comparing the skin on the face and backs of the hands with the skin on a part of the body that is seldom exposed, such as under the arms. Every diagnosis begins with a thorough examination of the skin growth or lesion under a bright light. A biopsy may be taken.