you’re free to find when and where free screenings are held by visiting theAcademy’s website.
How to Properly Perform a Self-Examination
Health insurers cover some skin cancer screenings.
you’re free to perform a self-exam at any point in time.
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Check your arms, hands, legs, feet, and chest.
The mirror may be necessary to see your back completely.
You may also need a comb to check underneath your hair.
There are several things to look for when checking your own skin for potential signs of cancer.
Typically, you are looking for any changes that occur over time and marks on your skin.
for do this, you should become familiar with moles and marks on your skin to recognize changes.
However, you should see a dermatologist immediately if you notice any changes in your mole’s appearance.
American Academy of Dermatology Association.Free skin cancer screenings.
American Academy of Dermatology Association.Detect skin cancer: how to perform a skin self-exam.
American Cancer Society.How to do a skin self-exam.
