People with fair complexions and lighter hair are at the greatest risk of developing skin cancer. The chances of developing skin cancer increase if at-risk people receive heavy sun exposure as children. It's those peeling sunburns that the children get that's going to do them in when they're adults. If we can get the parents to teach their children how to avoid the sun, be careful with the sun and avoid those cumulative peeling sunburns, it can help reduce the risk of melanoma when those kids grow up. Sunscreen lotions also are important, although they do not completely block UV rays.
People gain a false sense of security with sunscreens.
Well, it's not true. Along with taking steps to prevent skin cancer, people should examine their skin for any unusual signs. Bowen recommends a monthly self-skin exam. If there's anything good to say about melanoma, it's that you can see it. Melanoma is the rarest and the most dangerous.