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How to Do a Skin Self-Exam

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that everyone practice monthly head-to-toe self examination of their skin. Skin self-exams are the best way to ensure that you don't become a statistic in the battle against skin cancer. We created this simple guide to help you perform your regularly, self-examination and prevent one of the most common types of cancer.

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How to Do a Skin Self-Exam

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  1. How To Do a Skin Self-Exam http://www.ssdermandlaser.com/

  2. How To Do a Skin Self-Exam The American Society of Dermatology (AAD) and The National Cancer Institute (NCI) recommend you do a skin self-exam monthly. This will help you recognize if any changes in your freckles, moles, etc. occur.

  3. How To Do a Skin Self-Exam The best way to perform this skin self-exam is in a bright, well-lit room with a full-length mirror. Make sure you have a hand-held mirror too.

  4. How To Do a Skin Self-Exam STEP 1: Examine your body (front and back) in the mirror. You also want to look at both your right and left side, making sure to raise your arms and your head. STEP 2: Bend your elbows. You want to focus on your forearms, the back of the arms, and the palms. STEP 3: Now, look at the back of your legs and feet. Don’t forget the soles of your feet and the spaces between your toes.

  5. How To Do a Skin Self-Exam STEP 4: Using your hand-held mirror, examine your neck and your scalp (be sure to part your hair in multiple places to check your entire scalp). STEP 5: Lastly, check your back and buttocks with your hand held mirror. If you notice any skin marking, moles, growths, or other unusual changes, you should contact your local dermatologist or physician. You might find it helpful to have a doctor do a full-body exam and discuss any concerns you may have.

  6. Dr. Julie Pena is a Board Certified Dermatologist in Nashville and a Fellow of the American Academy od Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Society for Mohs Surgery. You can learn more about how to prevent skin cancer at her website Skin Solutions Dermatology or call (615) 771-7546

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