High Risk
(3 monthly self examination and 12 monthly skin check with doctor)
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Red hair
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Type 1 skin and age greater than 45 years
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Type 2 skin and age greater than 65 years
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Family history of melanoma in a first degree relative in patients aged over 15 years
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More than 100 naevi (birthmarks, beauty marks) or more than 10 atypical naevi
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Past history of melanoma
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Past history of non-melanoma skin cancer or more than 20 solar keratoses
Medium Risk
(3–6 monthly self check and 2–5 yearly skin check with doctor)
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Blue eyes
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Type 1 skin and age 25–45 years
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Type 2 skin and age 45–65 years
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Type 3 skin and age greater than 65 years
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Family history of NMSC
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Past history of solar keratosis
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Multiple previous episodes of sunburn
Low Risk
(annual self check and one-off skin check with doctor for assessment of risk and advice regarding skin care)
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Type 1 skin and age less than 25 years
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Type 2 skin and age less than 45 years
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Type 3 skin and age less than 65 years
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Type 4 and 5 skin