evidence: When it comes to skin cancer, a lack of accurate information is a big reason why people don’t take the proper precautions or don’t get diagnosed early enough for treatment to be effective. She hopes that increasing sun safety education and debunking common myths can help everyone understand and reduce their risks of skin cancer. [...] UV lamps, like those used in tanning beds and nail salons, damage your skin and increase your chances of developing skin cancer. [...] The risk of skin cancer also increases with age. You are also exposed to more UV radiation at higher elevations and at locations closer to the equator.