Knowing the risk factors for melanoma can help you make choices that might lower your risk. For example, sun exposure is a risk factor, and you can protect yourself from the sun.
Detailed information on skin cancer prevention, including protecting children from the sun.
Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. Read on for detailed information on doing your own skin self-exam.
This sheet discusses the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method.
A detailed look at ultraviolet (UV) light exposure, the UV index, and the types of UV rays, and how they affect your health.