Residents of Delray Beach, FL, needing skin cancer checkups can reach out to Dr. Yvette Tivoli at Atlantic Derm to make an appointment for preventative skin screening. Regular checkups allow you to catch any malignant skin patches or moles early.
There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are usually treatable depending on how advanced the cancer is. The third melanoma, although treatable, is the most dangerous of the three, and catching skin cancer early is vital. Early detection is important, especially for melanoma; it saves lives!
Skin cancer checkups do not diagnose skin cancer. Rather, it is a preventative physical exam where your skin and moles are closely examined. If there are any areas of concern, you will need to go for a biopsy to determine whether the mole is malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous and harmless).
Dr. Tivoli at Atlantic Derm, serving residents of Delray Beach, FL with skin cancer screenings and other skin-related therapies, can minutely examine your skin for new moles and growths or other changes. This type of regular skin screening is important because it helps identify any abnormalities that may be of concern.
Skin cancer is visible, but sometimes it is on parts of your body that you don’t look at regularly, such as between your toes. It is important to examine yourself fully and visit your dermatologist annually for a checkup. The earlier you catch it, the more treatable it is.
Although you can get skin cancer at any age, your risk increases as you age, skin damage from the sun is cumulative and starts at birth. One of the causes of skin cancer is repeated sun exposure without the protection of the regular application of sunscreen.
Skin cancer checkups are particularly important for those who have a history of skin cancer in the family, those who have especially fair skin, and for those of us with lots of moles, as these patients are more susceptible to the possibility of finding skin cancer.
Your skin is your largest organ and protects you from the environment. By going for regular skin cancer checkups, you protect yourself and your skin. Delray Beach, FL residents who need skin cancer screenings can contact Dr. Tivoli at Atlantic Derm on (561) 802-7546 to schedule an appointment. Early detection saves lives!