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What Parents Need to Know About Moles in Children

Author/s: 
E Meryl Shychuk, Elyse M C Harris, Lindsay A Thompson

Moles can be seen at birth, but most appear during childhood, increase in adolescence, and can continue to increase in number until about age 40 years. Most moles are harmless, and these benign moles can grow as the child grows. However, when moles change in certain ways, as described below, a skin specialist (dermatologist) should evaluate and possibly monitor them, as they might develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. In general, melanomas are rare in children and are treatable if found early.

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What Parents Should Know About Sun and Sunburns in Children

Author/s: 
Wood, A. C., Albertini, L. W., Thompson, L. A.

When out with your children, it is important to protect them from sunrays on sunny and cloudy days. Every sunburn will increase a person’s risk of having skin cancer later in life. Practicing sun safety can prevent skin aging and cancer.

The sun makes 2 types of ultraviolet (UV) rays, UVA and UVB, that are responsible for most sunburns. These rays are strongest between 11 AM and 3 PM, making this the most dangerous time to be exposed to the sun. People with light skin, blue eyes, and blonde or red hair are at higher risk for sunburns, but all skin types, dark or light, are at risk for damage from sunrays.

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