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The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet (UV) ray. It is an invisible energy which is generated by our sun that can burn our skin in a long period. Each year, there are increased cases in skin cancer in USA.  The most common skin cancer is non-melanoma skin cancer, also known as Squamous Carcinoma and Basal Cell Carcinoma.

Too much exposure of ultraviolet can cause damage on our skin DNA which functions to maintain the health of the skin by controlling its growth. There are two kinds of UV, ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B. It was once believed that UVB is the one which causes the skin cancer. However, recent researches prove that both rays are responsible.

Several other causes of skin cancer are high x-ray exposure, immune system suppression, arsenic contact, and genetics. The types of people which more likely to develop skin cancer are the ones with blond hair, fair skin, green eyes, and those albinos. They usually have skin which is easily burnt or shows freckles. However, ultraviolet ray is still the biggest cause in developing skin cancer. Therefore, do not let your skin exposed to the sun in a long time and keep your head covered from the midday sun.