Knowing the risk factors for melanoma can help you make choices that might lower your risk. For example, sun exposure is a risk factor, and you can protect yourself from the sun.
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Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun.
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Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam.
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This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method.
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A detailed look at ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, the UV index, and the types of UV rays, and how they affect your health.
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