There are hundreds of different sorts of skin cancer. Some are dangerous, but some are just a nuisance! The commoner ones appear to be more frequent in people who have been heavily exposed to the sun, often many years ago; either abroad whilst working for the Armed Forces, or simply those who love sunny holidays and sunbathing. Worringly, there is a rising number of people using solariums in the UK.
- Broadly speaking, skin cancer can be divided into what is known as ‘Malignant Melanoma’ (MM) and ‘Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer’ (NMSC)
- Explore the menus above and learn more about the different types, how to spot them, and what happens if you do.
Disclaimer:
While every attempt has been made to keep the information on this site as accurate and helpful as possible, do not attempt to diagnose yourself - seek expert advice from a qualified Dermatologist in your area. It can sometimes be difficult even for the professionals!
