What are the risk factors for nonmelanoma skin cancers?

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  1. Dr. Patrick Maguire
     
    Dr. Patrick Maguire answered:
    Sun exposure is the predominant risk factor for over 90% of those with a nonmelanoma skin cancer diagnosis. People who are fair-skinned and/or have an increased sensitivity to the sun have an increased risk for developing skin cancer relative to others in the general population.
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