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Risk Factors
Every person, no matter their gender, race, or age can develop melanoma, but there are certain factors that increase the chance of melanoma developing:
- Sunlight and Tanning Beds (UV Rays)
- Bad sunburns as a child or an adult
- Moles on the skin
- Freckles
- Fair skin (there is less melanin to protect the skin)
- Blonde, red, or light brown hair
- Blue eyes
- Family history of any skin cancer
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