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What are the Risks associated with Skin Cancer?

Fair Skin

Positive Family History of Skin Cancer

Many Congenital Nevi (moles) espcially at scalp & forehead

Many Freckles

Frequent Sunburn

Failue to Use Suncreen Properly

Excessive Indoor Tanning

Living in the Sunbelt area like Australia & New Zealand

To Reduce the Chance of having Skin Cancer

Use Sunscreen when exposed to Ultra-violet-radiation.

Wear tightly woven protective clothing and wide-brimmed hats, seek shade during midday sun exposure.

For these with several moles especially at the scalp and forehead, have a yearly skin examination for signs of skin cancer. Remove those with sign of early cancer.

Reference: Pediatric Dermatology, Vol. 20, No.1, pages 16-24, “Skin Cancer Prevention Counseling and Clinical Practices of Pediatricians.

If you are not with our Practice, please get the recommendation of your clinician.

Leo Leonidas, MD, FAAP

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