The Complete Skin Cancer Detection Guide

In a sense, you are your own dermatologist. "Early detection is difficult with any other organ in the body, but you can spot skin cancer yourself," says Adnan Nasir, M.D., a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of North Carolina.

But to do that, you’ll have to open your eyes and look. Here’s how:

Mark Your Calendar
"A monthly self-check that takes just 10 minutes could save your life," says William Heimer, M. D., a dermatologist in San Diego and educational spokesman for the Skin Cancer Foundation. Start at your scalp and work all the way down to your feet. Use a blow dryer to move hair away from your scalp, and a handheld mirror for hard-to-see spots in places like your back. (For a step-by-step guide, see skincancer.org/self-examination.) "You're looking for anything that is new, different, or changing," says Dr. Heimer. "New moles develop until about age 30, but it's critical you spot anything that forms after that."

Document in Digital
"Sometimes a mole looks like it's changing, but people second-guess themselves and don't have it checked," says Dr. Heimer, who recommends taking digital photos and saving them on your computer. To make sure you have a good shot, don't use a flash (it'll distort the image), and focus as close to the mole as possible. "If the light level is too low, use a flashlight or some other external light source," says Dr. Nasir. Then label the photos with the date and location on the body. "Check your moles against the photos every month or two, and if they're changing, see your doctor," says Dr. Nasir.

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