How to avoid it and when to show your moles to your GP
It’s the holiday season and British people will be exposing their skin – and their moles - to the sun in droves. But sunburn is a major trigger for malignant melanoma, a form of skin cancer which is affecting an increasing number of men and women. And people with moles need to be extra careful.Ìý
JenniÌýis joined byÌýconsultant dermatologist Dr Julia Newton-Bishop to discuss the best ways of protecting our skin and how we know when it's time to show our moles to a GP.
More information from the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Actionline: 0800 044 044
Wessex Cancer Trust Marc's Line:Ìý01722 415071ÌýwillÌýprovide informationÌýabout the prevention and treatment of melanoma or skin cancer
Photograph shows a mole which has changed in size, shape and colour - the early warning signs of malignant melanoma
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