List four characteristics of individuals at greatest risk for skin cancer and describe what a suspicious mole might look like
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: (Any four of the following)
• Have traits such as fair skin; blonde, red, or light brown hair; blue, green, or gray eyes
• Always burn before tanning; don't tan easily
• Spend a lot of time outdoors
• Burn easily and peel readily
• Have been previously treated or have a family history of skin cancer
• Have experienced severe sunburns as a child
• Use no sunscreen or low-SPF sunscreen
A suspicious mole may have sides that look different (asymmetry) and an irregular border (scalloped edges); the color may vary within the mole (color); and the diameter is larger than a pea. The suspicious mole can have one or more of these characteristics.
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