Get To Know Your Skin

Our Health Writer, Colleen Shannon, learns what to look for.

WHETHER you are going for shorter sleeves and hems, or even digging out your swimming costume, summer is the perfect time to give your skin some extra attention.

Of course, it’s important to make sure your skin is protected against too much sun. This is key in preventing skin cancer.

Did you know it is also a good idea to become familiar with the way your skin looks, so you can readily spot changes that your doctor needs to check?

To learn more, I asked Emma Shields, Health Information Officer at Cancer Research UK.

She explained that there are two main types of skin cancer: melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanoma skin cancer is more dangerous, and it is the fifth most common cancer in the UK.