Anyone can develop skin cancer, but it is important to understand the factors that contribute to increased risk, and check your skin. You are at greater risk if answering yes to any of these questions below:

• Do you have fair skin, fair or red hair and blue eyes?
• Do you have a large number of moles?
• Do you work outdoors?
• Do you spend your weekends or holidays in the sun?
• Have you ever used solariums, sunlamps and sun bed?
• Is there a previous history of skin cancer is your family?
• As a child, did you spend a lot of time in the sun?

Skin cancer risk increases with age, though whatever your age, now is the best time to begin self-checking.