Skin Cancer
Information Videos for High Risk Groups
Video 1 – Skin cancer: Know your risk and how to check and protect your skin
Over exposure to UV rays can increase your risk of skin ageing and skin cancer. Some people are more at risk to the damaging effects of UV rays than others. This video explains:
- Who is most at risk
- When you are most at risk
- What you can do to reduce your risk
Video 2 – How to check your skin for signs of skin cancer
This video shows how to self screen your skin each month and what to look for.
CARE IN THE SUN
RISK FACTORS
Anyone can develop skin cancer, whatever their skin colour. However, certain skin types are more at risk from the effects of UV radiation than others.
SKIN PROTECTION
Too much ultraviolet (UV) light, either from natural sunlight or from artificial sources such as sunbeds, is the main cause of 80% of skin cancers.
SUNBEDS
Sunbeds, tanning booths and sun lamps give out ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage your skin and can make it look wrinkled, older or leathery.