People over the age of 40-45 should be checked for skin cancer once a year, the rest should develop an individual screening strategy with a dermatologist. Vera Voronina, a dermatologist at the Rassvet clinic, told socialbites.ca about this.
“Currently, we do not have clear guidelines for the frequency of skin screening exams. Recommendations range from annual check-ups for everyone to referral only if a suspicious mass is found on self-exam. More observation is needed to develop clear recommendations. Therefore, individual observation during the doctor’s visit at this time it is better to develop tactics and pass annual checks for people over 40-45 years old, ”explained Voronina.
The doctor added that careful observation should be made for people with very light and non-tanning skin. It is also worth a visit to a dermatologist for frequent and prolonged exposure to the sun outdoors, especially if sunburn has occurred.
“People who have already had any skin cancer or have close relatives with the disease have a higher risk of developing skin tumors,” the doctor said.
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