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Key Takeaways

  • Check Your Skin Once a Month: Get familiar with your spots and keep an eye out for anything new, changing, or just looking a little funky.
  • Do a Head-to-Toe Check: Use a full-length mirror and a hand mirror in good lighting. Check your face, mouth, ears, scalp, torso, arms, legs, palms, soles, nails, private areas, and your backside. Don’t skip the spots you can’t see easily.
  • Remember the ABCs of Skin Cancer: Look for spots that are Asymmetric, have uneven Borders, multiple or unusual Colors, are bigger than a pencil eraser, or are Evolving. Also watch for anything bleeding, scabbing, crusting, hurting, itching, or not healing.
  • When in Doubt, Get It Checked Out: Take a photo if you’re unsure and compare in a few weeks. If something feels off, make an appointment with a Dermatologist. They do this every day and are happy to take a look.

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We get it, checking your skin can seem like a hassle, but trust us, it's worth it. Our pal and Dermatologist Dr. Lindsey is back with simple ways to DIY your own skin check at home.
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