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are the risk factors for rosacea also risk factors for skin cancer

With a skin condition like Rosacea, it's normal to also worry whether we're more vulnerable to things like skin cancer.

I have been living with Rosacea for the last 13 years. I also have fair skin and have gotten more sunburns throughout my life than I can count, including one that blistered when I was 7 years old.

I just watched a video from the American Academy of Dermatology that said 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer in their lifetime. Those statistics feel a little daunting. Am I at greater risk for getting skin cancer because I also have Rosacea?

Is there a connection between rosacea and skin cancer?

According to skincancer.org, living with Rosacea (or other types of skin diseases) does not necessarily mean you have an increased risk of developing skin cancer. So you can let out a big sigh of relief.

Something to keep in mind though, is that if you have certain skin conditions, like Rosacea, it can make skin cancer harder to identify.

For example, (from skincancer.org), just as Rosacea can appear as red patches on the skin, so can certain forms of skin cancer and it can be a little hard to distinguish between the two, without having your skin checked closely by a licensed dermatologist.

I hope it's a relief to know that just because you have Rosacea, does not mean you are more likely to get skin cancer.

Just so we're covering all our bases, let's take a look at what the risk factors are that contribute to getting skin cancer.

Risk Factors for getting Skin Cancer

source: CDC.org

Exposure to UV rays
Older in age
Skin color that is naturally lighter
Skin that gets burned, freckled, gets red easily or becomes painful when in the sun
Eyes that are green or blue
Natural red or blond hair
Moles that are of a certain type or large number
Skin cancer in your family history
You have had skin cancer before

Rosacea aside, if you are someone like me, who has fair skin, blue eyes, blond hair, and is just on the other side of 50, you might be at a higher risk of getting skin cancer.

We can't change what we did in the past, but we can start doing better today.

Learn more in this post, about what's covered in a full body cancer screening

And here's a beach day check list you may find helpful, so you can enjoy being outside, without the worry of getting sun damage.

Do you have any favorite tips or products that help you stay safe in the sun? Let us know in the comments below!