It has become known which men may be at risk of skin cancer in summer

Men with thinning hair and shaved heads are at increased risk of developing skin cancer in summer due to refusing to wear hats and sunscreen.

Dermatologist Ross Perry, medical director of the British clinic Cosmedics, told Mail Online about this, warning of a serious health threat.

According to alarming statistics, about 17,100 cases of melanoma annually - nearly nine out of ten - occur due to cell damage from ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Melanoma continues to be the most aggressive form of skin cancer: it accounts for 80% of deaths, although it makes up only about 1% of all cases of malignant skin neoplasms.

Medical specialists predict that in 2025, the incidence of melanoma will increase by another 20% compared to 2023 figures.

Dr. Perry emphasizes that for men, the second most common site of tumor localization is the head and neck. The specialist notes that men often neglect applying sunscreen to the scalp, mistakenly believing that hair provides sufficient protection. However, with thinning or hair loss, the scalp becomes defenseless against solar radiation. Of particular danger is the fact that the skin of the head is subject to the same damage as exposed areas of the body, and in some cases even more vulnerable.

The medic draws attention to the fact that basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, like melanoma, often develop on the head and neck. At the same time, tumors of the scalp are often diagnosed at late stages - including due to poor visibility and inattention to early signs of the disease.

Doctors strongly recommend that men not neglect sun protection: wear hats, use high SPF cream daily even in winter, and regularly check the scalp for any changes.