Although anyone can get skin cancer, individuals with certain risk factors are particularly susceptible.

The following increase a person’s risk of developing skin cancer:

• Light skin color, hair color or eye color
• Family history of skin cancer
• Personal history of skin cancer
• Chronic exposure to the sun
• History of sunburns early in life
• Certain types and a large number of moles
• Freckles, which indicate sun sensitivity and sun damage⁴

If you are someone that has many freckles and moles and your family has a history of skin cancer, it is a good idea to schedule and appointment with your dermatologist. However, most freckles and moles are benign and will not require surgery. For these types of situations, it is advised to use an all natural remover.