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How to Do a Skin Exam at Home to Look for Cancer
By Dr. Kristie
If you’re like most people, you probably look in the mirror when you apply cosmetics or brush your teeth, but rarely do you do a whole body skin exam to check for the early signs of skin cancer. This is unfortunate since the rate of malignant melanoma of the skin is rising in this country, a disease which has a serious prognosis if not treated early.
By taking a proactive approach to skin cancer and doing regular skin exams at home, you potentially find a problem in its early stages when it can be successfully treated.
What’s the best way to do a skin exam at home? First, you need to establish how often to examine your skin. Doing a complete skin check every month should be sufficient to identify problems in their early stages. Pick a designated day each month to carry out your exam and stick with it. Consistency is important.
The best time to carry out your skin check is before taking a bath. Before starting, make sure you’re in a room with good lighting. Take off your clothes and stand in front of a full-length mirror.
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