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Skin exams are important for everyone. Talk with your health care provider about how often you need a skin exam.
You may need one more often if you have an increased risk of skin cancer. You have an increased risk if you have had skin cancer before, have a family history of skin cancer, or have a weakened immune system.
Skin self-exams are very important if you're at risk for skin cancer. Get to know the pattern of moles, blemishes, freckles, and other marks on your skin. Any new moles or changes in existing moles should be checked by your health care provider right away.
The best time to do a skin self-exam is after a shower or bath. It's important to look for changes when you do the self-exam. Do the exam the same way each time. This is so you don't miss any part of your body. If needed, ask someone for help when checking your skin. This can help with hard-to- see areas like your back and scalp.
First, check if any moles fit the ABCDE rules. These rules can help you tell if a mole should be checked by your doctor. The ABCDE rules are:
Other signs and symptoms that may be skin cancer include:
Watch for any changes in any moles or skin marks on your body. And pay attention to new moles or skin marks that appear. If any of them fit the ABCDE's or other criteria, see your health care provider right away.
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