7 Reasons for an Annual Skin Exam

Your Knoxville Dermatology Group friends love seeing your bright beautiful faces. To keep that skin protected and cancer-free, we recommend an annual skin exam.  Why should you make this a priority? We rounded up the top 7 reasons.

You should schedule a skin check if you…

1. … have red or blonde tresses.  These hair shades tend to be more likely to get skin cancer. Fair skin, freckles and blue or light-colored eyes are other indicators of susceptibility to the sun.
2. …have more than 50 moles. You’ll catch any irregularities or changes if you regularly get your skin checked.
3. …have melanoma in your family history. Melanoma is the most serious form of cancer and should not be taken lightly.
4. …are excessively exposed to the sun.  Increased exposure means your risk of getting cancer also increases. This holds true even for those who regularly apply sunscreen.
5. …use tanning beds frequently. Now recognized as “carcinogenic to humans”, it’s no surprise tanning beds up your risk of cancer.
6. …have ever had a sunburn that resulted in blisters. You should have one of our certified dermatologists take a look at your blisters and regularly check your skin after sun exposure that results in a burn.
7. …have a personal history of basal cell and/or squamous cell cancers, actinic keratosis or precancerous lesion, or dysplastic nevi. If you’ve had one, you are more than likely to get another.

There are many more reasons to have a regular skin exam, and we are here to provide assistance for your total skin care needs. Call us today.

If you have any questions about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.