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Let me add to this, have a loved one check you out once a month chances are you can't see your back or the top of your head. If something looks "funny" go get
by screwturner68 4y ago
Let me add to this, have a loved one check you out once a month chances are you can't see your back or the top of your head. If something looks "funny" go get it checked out -funny means discolored and not symmetrical. The only reason mine was caught was because my wife was concerned about a mole on my back -turns out the mole was nothing but the exam resulted in having about 20 different moles removed including one that was cancerous -everything is cool but I was lucky. Now I get to go to the derm every 3 month for the next couple of years. Use sunscreen!
- daniel_reetz 4y agoI'm very pro-this advice. However for anyone seeking dermatologist to look at a suspicious mole: be prepared for them to be totally dismissive and barely look at you. I had to go to FOUR derms before I found one that took my concerns seriously. It was a very strange and disheartening experience, especially in sunny California. Persist and you will get the help you need.
- screwturner68 4y agoInteresting. My first visit could best be described as invasive, the doc checked every part of my body including places that have never seen sunlight. I was a bit surprised where they checked but it's just the job. I looked into digital imaging, they are even working on AI to identify changes but from what I read, at this time the best method is the old fashion look and see.
- yieldcrv 4y agoand were your concerns serious?
- daniel_reetz 4y agoApologies, I'm not going to post my health status or information here. I found the help I needed.
- yieldcrv 4y agogotta go anon
- Traubenfuchs 4y agoMy derm checks every single one with a dermatoscope and takes pictures of borderline ones to track progression. Your mileage way vaty as I go to a private derm in a country with fully public/free healthcare.