What are the factors that lead to skin cancer

The occurrence of skin cancer is not particularly common in our daily lives, but the harm caused by this disease to patients is very serious and may even be life-threatening. Therefore, we must treat skin cancer in a timely manner to avoid delays. So what are the factors that lead to skin cancer?

What causes skin cancer? (1) Ultraviolet damage: Long-term exposure to the sun and exposure to ultraviolet rays in the head, face, neck, back of the hands and other parts of the body are prone to skin cancer. 80% of skin cancers occur in these parts.
(2) X-rays and thermal radiation: People who are exposed to radiation, such as radiation technicians, uranium miners, or those who receive radiation therapy for other diseases, have a higher risk of skin cancer.
(3) Patients with hereditary diseases: Patients with hereditary diseases that cause intolerance to sunlight, such as xeroderma pigmentosum and albinism, have a significantly increased risk of skin cancer.
(4) Exposure to chemical substances: Frequent contact with substances such as petroleum, asphalt, kerosene, tar, arsenic, etc. can easily lead to skin cancer.
(5) Chronic skin diseases: such as short scars from chronic inflammatory skin diseases, long-term skin ulcers, fistulas and sinus tracts, and burn scars may develop into cancer.
(6) Gender of the disease: Males are more likely to be affected than females, with the male-to-female ratio being 2:1.
(7) Age of onset: Mainly occurs in people over 50 years old.