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Malignant Melanoma Risk Factors
Risk factors for malignant melanoma include:
  • Actinic keratosis
  • Blond or red hair
  • Blue eyes
  • Family history of malignant melanoma
  • Freckling on the upper back
  • History of 3 or more blistered sunburns prior to age 20
  • History of 3 or more years of an outdoor summer job as a teenager
  • Large moles
  • Occupation working outside
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Last Updated: May 24, 2007  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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