This is why the current “Standard of Care” for skin cancer screening isn’t enough. 🛑 This spot is on the leg. It is less than 2mm. To the naked eye? A freckle. Under the dermatoscope? Melanoma. Most exams overlook spots this small because they look “normal.” But skin cancer can look normal to your naked eye. I evaluate every mole with dermoscopy. I don’t guess. My goal is to make universal dermoscopy the standard. And increase the standard of training, so less skin cancers are overlooked. Help

Let’s discuss Tim Allen’s skin cancer, and how this play’s a role in your own skin cancer screening. His spot wasn’t new. It wasn’t hidden. It was present for years. A makeup artist pointed it out multiple times. And it was still missed during his skin checks. This is an important distinction: Skin cancer isn’t only missed when something is subtle or fast-changing. It’s also missed when a lesion is never examined with dermoscopy. Visual reassurance is not a diagnostic tool. And it sounds like th

28 reactions · 3 comments | 喙 When to Get Checked Schedule a full-body skin exam with a dermatologist as soon as possible. Ideally, get a baseline exam within a few months of learning about your parent’s diagnosis. After that, most dermatologists recommend annual skin checks. If you have many moles, atypical moles, or fair skin, the dermatologist may suggest every 6 months instead. #skincancer #melanoma #skinchecks | Brittany Gabrel | Facebook