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| Factors Cause Skin Cancer |
The incidence of skin cancer has increased from year to year with increasing risk factors and carcinogenic substances in the environment.
There are three types of skin cancer that often occurs ie, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
Of the three types of skin cancer is melanoma skin cancer is the most severe and the cause of most deaths.
So what are the risk factors that can cause skin cancer?
1. Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV)
The most common cause is exposure to UV rays either from the sun or from other sources.
Long exposure, the intensity of UV rays, as well as the presence or absence of protective skin cream either with clothes or anti sun, all influence the occurrence of skin cancer.
2. White leather
People who have white skin more susceptible to skin cancer than those who have darker skin. This is because the amount of the pigment melanin in white people less.
High levels of melanin to protect the skin from harmful exposure to the sun, thus reducing the risk of skin cancer.
However, people who have darker skin also can get skin cancer although the numbers tend to be smaller.
3. exposure to Carcinogens
Certain chemicals such as arsenic, nicotine, tar, and oil is believed to increase the risk of skin cancer. However, in many cases the exposure longer the term that usually cause skin cancer.
4. Genetic / Heredity Factors
The genetic makeup of the family can also affect the appearance of skin cancer. If there is one family member affected by skin cancer, the risk of skin cancer in other family members will also increase.
