Who is at high risk of developing malignant melanoma?

The following people have a higher risk of developing malignant melanoma:

• Those with a history of blistering sunburns as a teenager.
• People with pale skin, especially skin that does not tan easily (goes red instead).
• People with red hair.
• People with blond hair.
• People with light eyes (blue).
• People with many moles.
• People with HIV or any condition that lowers their immune system.
• People taking immunosuppressants (medicines to lower your immune system).
• People who have a family history of melanoma.