What is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign that encourages people to check their skin for new or changing moles and marks. It also highlights the importance of skin cancer awareness by explaining the risks of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and promoting simple sun-safety habits for all ages, such as using sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing to avoid sunburn.
When is Skin Cancer Awareness Month?
Skin Cancer Awareness Month runs every April in the UK.
What is skin cancer, and how does it affect teenagers and young people?
Skin cancer happens when abnormal cells in the skin grow out of control. In teenagers and young people, melanoma is the main concern and develops in pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. The risk can increase with repeated exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, sunburn - even as a child - and tanning beds.
