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Skin Exam/Mole Check
Any adult who’s never had a skin exam should consider scheduling one to establish a baseline, and to discuss how often one is necessary,
Annual skin exams (or twice yearly) may be recommended for anyone who has:
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A history of melanoma, other skin cancers or precancerous skin lesions
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A family member with melanoma
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A large number of moles or a history of atypical moles
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A history of tanning
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A history of blistering sun burns
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A history of frequent outdoor activities such as golfing
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A history of working outdoors such as agriculture or roofing
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Had an organ transplant
Warning signs that a mole may be cancerous or precancerous include:
Any mole that has iregular features should be evaluated by:
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A biopsy
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GenTech (a biopsy-free alternative using tape testing and DNA analysis)