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How To Prepare For A Skin Check

Skin checks are usually performed by a dermatologist to detect early signs of skin cancers in the patients. This is an exam that evaluates the skin from your scalp to your toes to look for any abnormalities, such as a growing mole, new moles that have a ragged shape or open sores that wonu2019t heal, etc. the process is painless and vital for detecting cancer at its early stages.

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How To Prepare For A Skin Check

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  1. How To Prepare For A Skin Check

  2. Skin checks are usually performed by a dermatologist to detect early signs of skin cancers in the patients. This is an exam that evaluates the skin from your scalp to your toes to look for any abnormalities, such as a growing mole, new moles that have a ragged shape or open sores that won’t heal, etc. the process is painless and vital for detecting cancer at its early stages

  3. Here’s how you can prepare for a skin check exam in a dermatology clinic in NJ:

  4. Before your exam, evaluate your skin as much as you can and note any new moles, spots or any other changes on your skin

  5. It is recommended that you remove nail polish if you’re wearing one to aid in a thorough examination of your nails and nail beds.

  6. Open your hair so that your dermatologist can conduct a thorough examination of your scalp

  7. If you wear makeup, make sure to bring a makeup remover along with you to remove it for a thorough examination of your skin.

  8. Make sure to ask about any confusions that you may have from your dermatologist and essential precautions that you should be taking for avoiding skin cancers.

  9. If you have a family history of skin cancers, it is recommended that you go for a skin check at a dermatology clinic.

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