Australia is the melanoma capital of the world. Just by living in Australia as a child puts you at risk of skin cancer. Two out of three people who spent their childhood or adolescence in Australia will develop skin cancer.

Australia is the melanoma capital of the world. Just by living here, you are at a higher risk of skin cancer.

People with fair skin, light coloured eyes, or blonde/red hair are in the highest risk group of developing skin cancer. You can not change your natural skin colour but understanding your skin type makes you more aware of your need to protect your skin.

Even though people with fair skin and light coloured eyes and hair are at greater risk, having dark or olive skin doesn't mean you are immune to skin cancer. Everyone is at risk and must protect their skin from UV damage.

Moles are overgrowths of melanocytes (skin's pigment cells). The development of moles is determined by genetics and by UVR exposure. During childhood or teenage years is when the UVR exposure strongly influences the development of moles.
The more moles you have, the higher the risk of melanoma.

Moles are overgrowths of melanocytes (skin's pigment cells). The development of moles is determined by genetics and by UVR exposure. During childhood or teenage years is when the UVR exposure strongly influences the development of moles.
The more moles you have, the higher the risk of melanoma.

The development of moles is determined by genetics and by UVR exposure. Even though you do not have any moles or freckles, continue to protect your skin from UVR exposure.

Exposure to UVR (from the sun or from sunbeds/solaria) damages your skin cells and this can lead lead to a deadly melanoma. A tan is not a healthy glow, it is your skin cells in trauma.

What a relief! It is good that you do not tan intentionally. Overexposure to UVR can lead to a deadly melanoma.

Having skin that burns easily means that you are at the highest risk of damage from UVR exposure. The fact that your skin suffers sunburn reactions clearly indicates the damage being done to your skin and a greater need for sun protection.

Having skin that burns and then tans means that you at a high risk of skin cancer. The fact that your skin suffers sunburn reactions clearly indicates the damage being done to your skin and a greater need for sun protection.

Having skin that sometimes burns and then tans means that you at a high risk of skin cancer. The fact that your skin suffers sunburn reactions clearly indicates the damage being done to your skin and a greater need for sun protection.

Even though you only burn occasionally and tan to a moderate brown, skin damage still occurs and too much exposure to UVR can lead to skin cancer.

Even though you rarely burn and tan easily, skin damage still occurs and too much exposure to UVR can lead to skin cancer.

Even though you never burn, some skin damage still occurs and too much exposure to UVR can lead to skin cancer.

The sunburn from even one episode of over exposure to UVR may never be repaired. This is why it is important to make sun protection part of your daily routine. You can't change the effects of overexposure to UVR you have had in the past. However, you can prevent this from happening in the future by protecting your skin.

You have indicated that you are one of the lucky few who have not suffered from sunburn in the past. Make sure you keep it this way be adequately protecting your skin. Remember, just one episode of severe sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer.

Having a personal history of skin cancer puts you at higher risk. If you have had one or more non-melanoma skin cancers, you are at a higher risk of melanoma. If you have been treated for melanoma, you are at a higher risk of a second melanoma.

You are fortunate that you do not have a personal history of skin cancer. Having a personal history of skin cancer is a risk factor.

If one of your family members has had skin cancer, you are at a higher risk.

You are fortunate that you do not have a family history of skin cancer. Having a family history of skin cancer is a risk factor.

Working outdoors means that you have a lot of exposure to solar UVR. Over time, cumulative exposure, without adequate sun protection, puts you at a greater risk of skin cancer than someone who works indoors. It is very important that you protect your skin when outdoors: seek shade, wear protective clothing, a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply SPF30+ sunscreen at least every two hours.

You work indoors and outdoors. Try to plan your day where you remain indoors or in the shade during the peak UVR times of 10am to 2pm or, during daylight savings, 11am to 3pm. It is very important that you protect your skin when outdoors: seek shade, wear protective clothing, a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply SPF30+ sunscreen at least every two hours

Even though you work indoors and may receive overall less exposure to UV radiation, you need to be particularly careful when you do go outdoors because areas of your body that don't normally received UV exposure may be more sensitive. It is very important that you protect your skin when outdoors: seek shade, wear protective clothing, a broad brimmed hat, sunglasses, and apply SPF30+ sunscreen at least every two hours