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By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002

Skin Cancer Risk Factors

Monday July 6, 2009
Most people know that sun exposure is a risk factor for skin cancer, but did you know how important those times you spent on the beach as a toddler were? Did you have sunscreen on then? Did you know that certain drugs and disease can increase your risk for getting skin cancer? Find out more about your risks of getting skin cancer.

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July 18, 2009 at 3:44 am
(1) Jenna says:

Hi,

Nice informative article . Please should always remember Excessive sun exposure may develop skin cancer,

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