How To Prepare For A Skin Check

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How To Prepare For A Skin Check
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• Skin checks are usually performed by a
  dermatologist to detect early signs of skin
  cancers in the patients. This is an exam that
  evaluates the skin from your scalp to your toes
  to look for any abnormalities, such as a growing
  mole, new moles that have a ragged shape or open
  sores that wont heal, etc. the process is
  painless and vital for detecting cancer at its
  early stages

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• Heres how you can prepare for a skin check exam
  in a dermatology clinic in NJ

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• Before your exam, evaluate your skin as much as
  you can and note any new moles, spots or any
  other changes on your skin

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• It is recommended that you remove nail polish if
  youre wearing one to aid in a thorough
  examination of your nails and nail beds.

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• Open your hair so that your dermatologist can
  conduct a thorough examination of your scalp

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• If you wear makeup, make sure to bring a makeup
  remover along with you to remove it for a
  thorough examination of your skin.

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• Make sure to ask about any confusions that you
  may have from your dermatologist and essential
  precautions that you should be taking for
  avoiding skin cancers.

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• If you have a family history of skin cancers, it
  is recommended that you go for a skin check at a
  dermatology clinic.