MY SKIN CHECK
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MY SKIN CHECK ACCOUNT
SUMMER 2010 Don't forget the golden rules in the sun! *** use sun protection, and re-apply every two hours *** Avoid sun exposure between 11AM and 3PM ***

AM I AT RISK?

This chart presents the main risk factors for melanomas.
Knowing if you are at risk is VITAL in skin cancer prevention.
take a close look at this chart. If you can answer yes to one of the listed risks, you are considered to be at risk. E.g. : "You have fair skin".

COLOURS

Eyes :
blue / green

Hair :
red / blonde

Skin :
fair / very fair with many freckles

Good sun protection

MOLES

If the number of moles on your body is more than 40

Only a GP or dermatolgist can spot among your moles the ones that are different, called "unusual". .

How to skin check

SUN HABITS

Sunburn : Particularly during childhood

High risk behaviour : deliberate unprotected sun exposure, not respecting good sun protection habits, artificial tanning.

Outside life : gardening, sports, leisure, as well as professional exposure (sailor, sportsperson, farmer, builder)

Good sun habits

BACKGROUND

Personal melanoma background

Melanoma background in your family
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WARNING!

Being at risk doesn't mean you will necessarily develop a melanoma. It means you have to be careful and regularly show your GP or dermatologist your skin, as well as check your own skin and adopt good behaviour when in the sun.

It doesn't mean either that you can't develop a melanoma if you are not at risk; there is no such thing as a zero risk individual. If you find a suspicious mole you must consult your GP or dermatologist
La Roche-Posay is committed to working with dermatologists to help raise awarenss of skin cancer
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