Not only can a dermatologist diagnose skin cancer, but
they can also help identify skin problems that you may
think are harmless.
Here are a few reasons that may be cause to call your
dermatologist:
- You have a new or a changing mole.
- You have a family history of skin cancer.
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You have a spot or lesion that just won’t go away.
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You have acne that is not responding to over the
counter treatments.
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You have persistent itching or a rash that just won’t
go away.
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You have red skin that comes and goes or just stays
and doesn’t go away.
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You’re losing a lot of hair or notice a bald spot.
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You want to enhance the appearance of you skin. Being
confident in your skin is important.
Even if you don’t have any of these problems or
conditions, but you’ve been out in the sun or in a
tanning booth at least once in your life, you should
schedule a yearly screening for skin cancer. Early
detection is extremely important and potentially
life-saving.
