Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds is the main cause of skin cancer, which kills at least two Americans per hour .

As summer winds down, it’s a good idea to thoroughly inspect your body for any skin changes that may have resulted from sun exposure. 4

“I would suggest starting with a baseline skin self-exam done at home (and with assistance from a mirror and/or partner) to really learn the patterns of your own skin,” board-certified dermatologist Dr. Asha Patel Shah told The Post.

“That way, when something changes, you can compare it to your own known baseline.”

Patel Shah recommends paying attention to

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