🌞 Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources can cause skin cancer by damaging the DNA in skin cells, leading to mutations.
🧬 These mutations accumulate over time and can disrupt genes that control cell growth and division, such as tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes. This disruption can result in uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.
Prolonged UV exposure increases the risk of developing various skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, the latter being the most dangerous due to its potential to spread.
🧴⛱️ Protecting the skin with sunscreen, clothing, and limiting sun exposure can help reduce this risk.
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