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  FRECKLES
  Freckles are small red or light brown patches of skin. They're also flat to the touch, which is important because it distinguishes them from other signs of sun damage. Freckles can appear as a few spots to hundreds, usually on the face, arms, and back. Some people are born with a tendency for freckles, while others get them from the sun. And freckles almost always get darker and increase in number when skin is exposed to the sun. People with freckles are more at risk for developing other types of sun damage, like AK, a precancerous skin condition.
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  "AGE SPOTS"
  These flat brown or gray patches of skin are often mistaken for a sign of aging. While they do tend to appear more often as people get older, they are actually caused by the sun. They can be hard to distinguish from more serious skin conditions, like AK, so you should show your "age spots" to a dermatologist. He or she will best be able to decide whether they're dangerous.
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  ACTINIC KERATOSIS
  Think you have some "age spots?" They may not be as harmless as you think. AK is a skin condition caused by sun exposure. AK lesions can be small, sometimes rough patches and are usually surrounded by red, irritated skin. They rarely appear alone and more often appear in groups, usually on the face, neck, scalp, and hands. Some AK lesions are not visible at first but may be felt by touch. AK may develop into a type of skin cancer. So if you think you might have AK, find out more about the precancerous skin condition. Then, download the Discussion Guide to help start a conversation with a dermatologist.
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  ACTINIC KERATOSIS
  Think you have some "age spots?" They may not be as harmless as you think. AK is a skin condition caused by sun exposure. AK lesions can be small, sometimes rough patches and are usually surrounded by red, irritated skin. They rarely appear alone and more often appear in groups, usually on the face, neck, scalp, and hands. Some AK lesions are not visible at first but may be felt by touch. AK may develop into a type of skin cancer. So if you think you might have AK, find out more about the precancerous skin condition. Then, download the Discussion Guide to help start a conversation with a dermatologist.
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  TAN
  Not all sun-damaged skin is blistering or ugly. Many people strive for a tan because they think it makes them look healthy. But make no mistake: this could not be further from the truth. Tanned skin is sun-damaged skin. Skin cells produce melanin to protect the body from UV radiation by absorbing it. When skin gets too much sun, it produces more melanin, which browns the surface of the skin. So a tan is a sign that skin cells have been injured by UV rays. If you don't limit the amount of time you spend in the sun, that tan could turn into something worse.
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  SUNBURN
  UVB rays can cause sunburns. These rays burn the surface of the skin, causing redness and swelling that can last for a number of days. Severely sunburned skin can blister. People who get just a few blistering sunburns during childhood and adolescence are more than twice as likely to develop serious skin cancer later in life.
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  WRINKLES
  Wrinkles are not just a sign of aging. In fact, many wrinkles are caused by sun exposure. That's because the sun's UVA rays penetrate skin and break down skin cells well beneath its top layer. This makes the skin loose and saggy, creating wrinkles on the surface.
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  MOLES
  Many adults have moles. Some are born with them. Moles can come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, sometimes changing appearance over time. Some of them—the larger, more colorful ones—are called atypical moles. These can develop into a serious skin cancer called melanoma. That's why it's so important to monitor your moles. Learn how to perform a skin check.
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  ACTINIC CHEILITIS (FARMER'S LIP)
  This is a type of AK that usually appears on the lips. It usually makes the lip scaly or dry and cracked. Like AK, it is precancerous and can develop into squamous cell carcinoma.
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  BASAL CELL CARCINOMA
  Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. In the United States, more than 2 million people develop nonmelanoma skin cancers, primarily BCC, annually. Luckily, it's also the most treatable form of skin cancer and is rarely fatal. However, if left untreated, it can severely disfigure a person's appearance. BCC mostly appears as white, clear, or pink lesions on the face, ears, scalp, and neck that scab and go away, then reappear. They can also appear in other places on the skin that tend to be exposed to the sun, including the back of the arms and legs. If you think you might have BCC, talk to a dermatologist. You can find out more about the dangers of this kind of sun damage here.
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  SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA
  Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second-most common form of skin cancer. About 700,000 Caucasian-Americans are diagnosed annually. It can start as AK. In fact, in the elderly, approximately 40% to 60% of all SCC starts as AK. SCC usually appears as a scaly or crusty sore that bleeds often and doesn't heal. It is highly curable if caught early. But it can be deadly if it goes untreated and advances to a more serious stage of cancer that can spread to other areas of your body. This is one of the reasons why it's so important to perform skin checks regularly. If you think you might have SCC, talk to a dermatologist. You can find out more about the dangers of this kind of sun damage here.
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  MELANOMA
  Melanoma is the deadliest skin cancer. This is because it can quickly spread to any of the body's organs, including the lymph nodes, lungs, liver, brain, and bones. A history of sun or tanning bed exposure is linked to an increased risk of melanoma. Some melanomas can develop from moles, which is one of the reasons why it's important to perform skin checks regularly. Any moles that are asymmetric, have irregular borders, varied colors, are larger than a pencil eraser, or are changing in any way are potentially suspicious for melanoma. If you think you might have melanoma, talk to a dermatologist. You can find out more about the dangers of this kind of sun damage here.