Weatherman Sam Champion was first diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in his 20s. And "Dancing with the Stars" phenom Whitney Carson was just 22 when she discovered melanoma on her foot.

It may seem surprising that someone in his or her 20s could develop skin cancer, but according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, melanoma (the most serious skin cancer) is the most common form of cancer affecting young adults ages 25 to 29. And an estimated 186,680 cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in people of all ages in the U.S. in 2023.

Melanoma is signaled by the ABCDEs of Asymmetry; an irregular Border; Color ranging from tan or black to white, red, or blue; a Diameter larger than a pencil eraser; and Evolution or changes in size, shape, or color.

As far as nonmelanoma skin cancers go, basal cell carcinoma accounts for 3.6 million cases annually in the U.S. It appears as a dome-shaped growth; a shiny, pinkish area; a black/brown growth; a white/yellow waxy growth; or a sore that heals then returns.

Squamous cell skin cancer, which grows slowly and deeply, accounts for 1.8 million cases.

Overall in the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer daily. Check your skin regularly and get an annual dermatological checkup.

Already had skin cancer? Ask your doctor what's best for you. And use micronized sunscreen every day on all potentially exposed areas — it'll help you live with younger skin longer.