It’s important to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. That’s because sun exposure can cause skin cancer, including melanoma — the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Although it is believed that you can only develop melanoma if you’ve had years of sun exposure, just one blistering sunburn at a young age can increase the risk that you’ll develop skin cancer.
Learn more myths and facts about melanoma and how to protect your skin.
Protecting your skin from the sun is critical for preventing skin cancer. If you have concerns about your risk for skin cancer and want to discuss the preventive measures you can take, schedule an appointment with your doctor.
