Causes of Melanoma Skin Cancer
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Ultraviolet Rays
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Too much sun exposure--along with tanning booths or beds--is a danger to the skin. Severe sunburn can also increase the risk of melanoma.
Family History
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About 10 percent of melanoma patients have a family history of the disease. People who have an immediate relative (parent, sibling, child) with melanoma are considered to be at high risk of developing it themselves.
Immunity
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People who take medications that suppress the immunity system have a higher probability of developing melanoma.
Gender
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Men have a higher risk of skin cancer than do women.
Radiation and Injury
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Exposure to radiation can cause skin cancer in the area that was exposed. People who have burns, severe scars or other skin diseases can also develop cancer.
Psoriasis Treatments
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People who have undergone psoriasis treatments such as psoralen increase their risk of skin cancer.
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