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Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. (7) The risk increases in summer because ultraviolet rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer. (8) Anyone can get skin cancer, but people with light colored skin, hair or eyes are at greatest risk. A history of sunburns early in life also increases the risk. So does a family history of skin cancer.
    The sooner skin cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. (9) So doctors advise people to examine all areas of their skin once a month. from the top of their head to the bottom of their feet. Even look under the nails and between the toes. Professional examinations are also important. (9) See a doctor if a mole bleeds or is bigger than six millimeters. The Cleveland Clinic suggests taking pictures of moles and dating the images to compare over time.
    Hats, sunglasses and clothing offer protection from harmful sunrays, but that can depend. (10) Experts say the denser the weave of the material, the less ultraviolet radiation reaches the skin. Also, darker colors may offer more protection, and natural cotton can block more than bleached cotton.