Skin cancer facts

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and the number of people who develop it is increasing.

The majority of cases are caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun or sunbeds.

In this section, you can find out more about:

Skin cancer - types of skin cancer, statistics, how common and serious they are, and which parts of the body they usually develop on

Who is at most risk – who needs to take extra care in the sun

Skin type – work out what skin type you are and how this affects your risk of skin cancer

Moles and signs of skin cancer – learn to spot the signs of skin cancer early; it could save your life

When to visit the doctor – how to get help about unusual changes to your skin

How do we know – the scientific evidence linking UV rays to skin cancer