People at increased risk of melanoma include those with fair skin, light hair or eyes, numerous or unusual moles, a history of intense ultraviolet (UV) exposure or sunburns, or a family or personal history of melanoma. Risk also increases with age, although melanoma can occur in younger people and in individuals of any skin tone.
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