{"id":1532,"date":"2022-10-21T09:05:06","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T09:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.skincancer.org\/?p=194"},"modified":"2022-10-21T13:46:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T13:46:23","slug":"annual-skin-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/blog\/annual-skin-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Skin Examined!","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you had a doctor check your skin for signs of skin cancer this year? Have you ever<\/em> had a skin exam? Be honest; we won\u2019t judge.<\/h4>\n

Here\u2019s the deal: The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends that all adults see a doctor every year for a professional skin exam<\/a> (and more often if you\u2019ve had skin cancer before or are at high risk for it). If you can see a dermatologist, that\u2019s even better, since they\u2019re specially trained and have lots of experience in spotting skin cancers.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t think you\u2019re off the hook if you have a dark skin tone. Anyone of any race, ethnicity or skin color can develop skin cancer and, in fact, you can learn more about how vulnerable various skin types are here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Now is a great time to take action. Most health insurance covers part or all of an annual skin cancer screening (although it never hurts to check first). If you\u2019ve already paid off your plan\u2019s deductible for this year, why not make an appointment now and get this done before January when a new deductible kicks in? You\u2019ll save money, and it could possibly even save your life.<\/p>\n

The Scoop on Your Skin Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n