SCHEDULE YOUR ANNUAL SKIN CHECK TODAY!
Annual skin checks are an important part of your overall health maintenance much like having an annual physical exam. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. but it is treatable especially when detected early. As we get older, our average risk of skin cancer increases since sun damage is cumulative over our lifetimes.
A skin check involves our dermatologist looking at all of your skin for skin cancer. If something suspicious is found, a biopsy of the skin may be necessary. If you have had skin cancer in the past, it is of the utmost importance that you have your skin checked regularly.
It is important to have a skin check once a year or more frequently depending on your medical history. You should also be performing monthly self skin exams to check for new spots. If you find something suspicious, you should make an appointment as soon as possible for further evaluation.
Important Resources from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- How can I tell if I have skin cancer: https://www.aad.org/public/dis...
- Learn how to do skin self-exams: https://www.aad.org/public/dis...
- Learn more about the ABCDEs of melanoma: https://www.aad.org/public/dis...
Please call our office at 301-598-4500 to make your appointment today!
