What to Know About Skin Cancer

By Anna Giorgi
Published on May 05, 2023
 Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD

  • Skin cancer is cancer that develops in skin cells. It occurs when the DNA that controls cell growth is damaged.

The most common cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet rays from the sun or tanning beds. While skin cancer can occur anywhere, most skin cancers appear on areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun, like your neck and face.

This article describes skin cancer types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. It also includes ways to help prevent the disease.

dermatologist examining someone's skin

Continue Reading:  https://www.verywellhealth.com/skin-cancer-7371283?hid=0ca66fe91ff78d6c7007974a6522806eea6acf6b&did=9923099-20230809&utm_source=verywellhealth&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=verywell-health-today_newsletter&utm_content=080923&lctg=0ca66fe91ff78d6c7007974a6522806eea6acf6b

 

Article submitted to MSRN by Pat France, MSRN Member