MELANOMA is now the UK’s fifth most common cancer and 17,500 people are being diagnosed with the condition each year, according to a new study.
Statistics from Cancer Research UK show almost nine out of ten cases of skin cancer in Britain are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and 86 per cent of them are preventable, so it’s never been more important to look after your skin.
“Sunlight is the number one cause of skin cancer and premature ageing, so using sunscreen is extremely important to prevent both,” explains dermatologist Dr Natalia Spierings.
“However, most people don’t apply it correctly to get adequate protection.
“Doing so could save your life.”