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People that get sunburns early on in life, tanning beds, blue or green eyes, blonde or red hair, and moles: all of the above are risk factors associated with skin cancer.

However a simple skin check is all it takes to stay ahead of the disease. Dr. Chip Hoover with Dermatology of the Carolinas said 115,000 new cases of Melanoma will be diagnosed this year and a self-check is easy to do.

"We specifically talk about the a-b-c-d's. Asymmetry, border, an irregular border, color. Not one specific color but an irregular color and a diameter of six millimeter which is the diameter of the pencil eraser," said Hoover.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports Melanoma is the most common form of cancer in the United States and the number of cases increases each year. Although the cooler temperatures are here doctors stress sunscreen is not only for summertime.

"Certainly we have more during the summer months because we might be wearing lighter clothing and short sleeves. But that ultraviolet exposure occurs throughout the year. I encourage patients to sunscreen on a daily basis, regardless of the time of year," said Hoover.

Hoover said skin cancer is preventable and easily treatable, as long as it is detected early.