07/22/2025
Protect your skin—get screened! 🧴🧑⚕️
Skin cancer is the most common cancer, but it’s highly treatable when caught early. A full-body skin cancer screening can help detect warning signs before they become serious.
What is a Skin Cancer Screening?
A skin cancer screening is a thorough skin exam—performed by a dermatologist—to detect skin cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
What to Expect During a Skin Check?
Your dermatologist will examine your entire body, checking for unusual moles, lesions, or skin changes. They look for signs of:
• Basal cell carcinoma: pearly bumps or flat, flesh-toned patches
• Squamous cell carcinoma: scaly red patches or sores that won’t heal
• Melanoma: asymmetrical, dark, or multicolored moles that change over time
•A dermatoscope may be used to magnify suspicious spots. If anything looks concerning, a biopsy may be performed.
Who Needs Regular Skin Cancer Screenings?
You're at higher risk if you have:
• Fair skin or frequent sunburns
• A history of indoor tanning
• Numerous or irregular moles
• A personal or family history of skin cancer
• A weakened immune system
How Often Should You Be Screened?
High-risk individuals should have professional skin checks every 6 to 12 months. Everyone should perform monthly skin self-exams.
How to Spot Skin Cancer: The ABCDEs of Melanoma?
• Asymmetry
• Border irregularity
• Color variation
• Diameter larger than 6mm
• Evolving shape, size, or color
When to See a Dermatologist?
Book a professional skin cancer screening if you notice a new or changing mole, a sore that won’t heal, or skin changes that concern you. Early detection of skin cancer can save lives—learn the signs and when to get checked.
Schedule your professional skin cancer screening at Milford Medical & Aesthetic Care in Milford, CT.
