Did you know that non-melanoma skin cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in the world? An estimated one in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. Every year more and more studies prove that there’s a direct correlation between skin cancer and sun exposure, and, although genetics and skin color do play a role, everyone is susceptible to developing skin cancer....

The fear of developing skin cancer is not unfounded — basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are relatively common, and while melanoma is rarer, it's certainly prevalent too. In addition to understanding the way melanoma develops in the body, it's crucial that you're regularly checking your skin for signs of abnormal cells and moles. Most people have moles, freckles and skin abnormalities, the majority of which...