Health Tip: Risk Factors for Melanoma (HealthDay News) --
Melanoma is an often deadly form of skin cancer. Protecting
yourself from sun damage can help protect your skin. The
American Academy of Dermatology offers this list of common risk
factors for melanoma: - Having fair skin or skin that is
otherwise sensitive to the sun. - Having red or blond hair with
blue or green eyes. - Having more than 50 moles. - Having
abnormal or irregular moles, often that are typically large. -
Having a history of using tanning beds or being sunburned
frequently. - Having a family history of melanoma. - Having a
weakened immune system. - Having a personal history of melanoma
or other form of skin cancer. - Being 50 or older. -- Diana
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