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Preventing Skin Cancer Skin Cancer and Tanning Booths How to Prevent Skin Cancer Regular daily use of an SPF 15 or higher sunscreen reduces the risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by 40% and the risk of developing melanoma by 50%. You should seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months. See your physician every year for a professional skin exam. More than 419,000 cases of skin cancer in the US each year are linked to indoor tanning, including about 245,000 basal cell carcinomas, 168,000 squamous cell carcinomas, and 6,200 melanomas. The International Agency for Research on Cancer includes ultraviolet tanning devices in its Group 1, a list of the most dangerous cancer-causing substances. Group 1 also includes agents such as plutonium, cigarettes, and solar UV radiation. So, avoid tanning and UV tanning booths. Evanston Health Department 2100 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-448-4311 Skin Cancer Facts Each year in the United States, nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer. About 90% of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Melanoma is a the fifth most common cancer for males and seventh most common for females. On average, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had more than five sunburns. The annual incidence rate of melanoma is 100,000 in blacks, 4 per 100,000 in Hispanics, and 25 per 100,000 in non-Hispanic whites. http://www.skincancer.org/skincancer-information/skin-cancerfacts#melanoma One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. Types of Skin Cancer Basal Cell Carcinoma: A cancer that grows on parts of your skin that gets a lot of sun. The tumors usually start off as small shiny bumps. This is the least risky type of skin cancer. Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This is the second most common form of skin cancer. It is usually found on areas of damaged by UV rays from the sun or tanning beds. It can spread to tissues, bones, and nearby lymph nodes, where it may become hard to treat. http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skincancer/melanoma-guide/skin-cancer Melanoma: This is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. These tumors originate in the pigment-producing melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. These often resemble moles, and some develop from moles. Melanoma is mainly caused by intense, occasional UV exposure (frequently leading to sunburn), especially in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease. http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancerinformation/melanoma