What to know about skin checks, skin cancer monitoring

When in doubt, get new or abnormal moles checked out.

Many of the people who come into my dermatology office are pale, some with pink and peeling skin betraying their recent transgressions, most with brown spots, and changes from years of worshiping the sun.

Unfortunately, we do not have universal guidance on who should get skin checks. Here are some questions to consider to help you decide how best to monitor for skin cancer.It’s a good idea to take a look at your body and get a sense of what spots and changes you have on your body at baseline. If you notice a new or changing mole or lesion on your skin, you should see a dermatologist.

Darker-skinned patients, in part due to protective effects of melanin, have a lower risk for skin cancer, so unless there is a family history or immune system issue, we usually will not recommend regular skin checks.

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