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Home: Diseases & Conditions: Skin Cancer: Types: Melanoma: More At Risk
Melanoma: More At Risk
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High Risk Groups
- Exposure to UV radiation is the biggest risk factor. Most of this exposure takes place during the childhood. Those who
are involved with jobs that keep them outdoor for a long time are also at risk.
- Presence of atypical moles (dysplastic nevi).
- White race. People who have fair skin that burns rather than tans, red hair, or blue eyes are at a higher risk.
- Previous melanoma or other skin cancer. Family history of melanoma.
- Other cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma.
- Impaired immune system.
- PUVA treatment which is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis.
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