Yearly mole checks and skin cancer screenings are recommended by the American
Academy of Dermatology. Ogden Clinic dermatologists have the training
and experience to detect the various types of skin cancer and precancerous
growths such as actinic keratoses, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell
carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma is the most common and most deadly type
of skin cancer.
With early detection, precancerous growths can be removed and even skin
cancer is very treatable. Often times, precancerous skin cells may simply
look like a scab or a new mole. Skin cancer can appear in places that
are hard to see or places we least expect. The reason a skin check is
so valuable is because changes on our skin often go unnoticed or we don’t
pay much mind to them.
Ogden Clinic dermatologists encourage all patients to perform their own
skin checks regularly in addition to a professional examination. For instructions
on how to perform a skin check and evaluate skin changes, refer to the
infographics below from the American Academy of Dermatology:
If you notice a spot of skin that is unusual in texture or appearance,
make an appointment at either our Ogden or Bountiful office. If a part
of your skin has recently changed, itches, or bleeds, these are also situations
that should be evaluated.
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