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Risk

Anyone can develop skin cancer, although people with certain types of skin are at greater risk for developing sun damage and skin cancer. Your skin type (phototype) is one of the main factors in your risk for skin cancer, and is based on how your skin reacts to UV light.

There are six skin phototypes, going from light to dark, with Type I being the most sensitive to UV and Type VI being the least sensitive to UV. In addition, people who have many moles; those who work outdoors; those who have had a personal or family history of skin cancer; and those who are immunosuppresed are at increased risk of developing skin cancer.

Risk calculator

Skin Cancer Risk Survey

Answer all seven questions to calculate your indicative skin cancer risk level. You can return to any answer and change it at any time.

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This survey provides a general risk indication only. It does not replace a professional skin examination, diagnosis or medical advice.

Risk calculator

Skin Cancer Risk Survey

Answer all seven questions to receive the most accurate result.

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1 Gender?
2 Age?
3 How many sunburns caused your skin to peel during childhood and your teenage years?
4 What was your natural hair colour at age 15?
5 How many freckles did you have on your arms at age 15?
6 How many moles do you have on both arms combined, counting from your shoulders to your hands?
7 Have you previously had skin cancer, including melanoma, BCC or SCC?
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