Does my little brother have a chance of getting skin cancer?

He's starting to get white spots on his face is that normal. I think it's because he doesn't use sun screen.

everyone is at risk of skin cancer. any UV rays increase that risk. no sunscreen will protect you 100% from all UVA and UVB rays. none ever will. my dad puts it like this:
think of a 5 gallon bucket
every time you are exposed to the sun, it's a drop of water in the bucket
now those drops don't mean much on their own
but as you get older, they add on.
eventually that bucket will overflow, but not until you are very old
when that bucket overflows, you most likely will have skin cancer

the only way to be sure to not be at risk of skin cancer would be to stay indoors with no windows for your entire life. it's not worth it and it's just plain silly to do that. just wear sunscreen every time you go outside. check the UV index to determine how long to stay outside and how much protection you will need. SPF only goes so far. the higher the number isn't always the better nor will it protect you any more. stick to an SPF of 45 or so. and reapply every 30-60 minutes while in direct sunlight

Anyone can get skin cancer, and everyone should use sunscreen. Skin cancer killed my father at an early age and now I always wear a hat and use sunscreen.

Skin cancer killed my uncle [didnt like him- but thats a horrible way to go]


make your bro wear a hat and sunscreen.