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It makes sense that skin cancer is most likely to crop up on areas of the body that get the most sun exposure, such as your face, chest, arms, and legs. But that doesn’t mean the rest of you should get a pass when it comes to checking for suspicious spots or growths.
“Skin cancers can essentially form anywhere we have skin,” says Purvisha Patel, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in Memphis. While exposure to the sun’s UV rays is a major skin cancer driver, it’s far from the only factor. Age, genetics and family history, immune system health, environmental factors, and even just having a lot of moles can all play a role, according to the Mayo Clinic.