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HOW TO CHECK YOUR SKIN FOR SKIN CANCER

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HOW TO CHECK YOUR SKIN FOR SKIN CANCER

This month is Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Below are some tips from the American Academy of Dermatology to help identify skin abnormalities on your body. You can then share any concerns with your healthcare provider.

 

Follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists to increase your chances of spotting skin cancer early, when it’s most treatable.

 

Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable.

If you notice any new spots on your skin, spots that are different from others, or spots that are changing, itching, or bleeding, make an appointment to see a healthcare provider


How to perform a skin self-exam

 

Examine your body front and back in a mirror, then look at the right and left sides with your arms raised.

Illustration of a person examining their body for signs of skin cancer in a full-length mirror

 

Bend your elbows and look carefully at your forearms, underarms, and palms.

Illustration of a person examining forearm for signs of skin cancer

 

Look at the backs of your legs and feet, the spaces between your toes, and the soles of your feet.

Illustration of a person examining their feet for signs of skin cancer

 

Examine the back of your neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part your hair for a closer look at your scalp.

Illustration of a person holding a hand mirror examining their neck and scalp for signs of skin cancer

 

Finally, check your back and buttocks with a hand mirror.

 

Campbell County Medical Group Family Medicine is here to provide a lifetime of care for you and your family, with dedication, skill, and compassion. Your family's health is our number one priority! If you have any concerns regarding a new mole or skin abnormality, schedule a visit with one of our excellent primary care providers at any of our family practice locations, or visit the Walk-In Clinic.

 

Walk-in Clinic

501 S. Burma Ave.

Gillette, WY 82716

307.688.9255


CCMG Family Medicine

501 S. Burma Ave.

Gillette, WY 82718

307.688.6000

 

CCMG Wright Clinic

500 Latigo Dr.

Wright, WY 82732

307.464.0413

 

CCMG Family Clinic Hulett

Red Bluff Medical Center

131 Red Devil Dr.

Hulett, WY 82720

307.688.2235


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