Should I examine my skin regularly to prevent skin cancer?
Should I examine my skin regularly to prevent skin cancer?
You should examine your own skin regularly to prevent skin cancer; most skin cancers are first diagnosed this way. Dermatologist Jeanine Downie, MD, explains why monthly self-exams, as well as a yearly dermatologist visit, are key.
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