Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S.
One of the most common questions our Orange County dermatologists are asked is:
“My moles look strange. Could they be cancerous?”
THEY COULD! Every year, more people than ever before are diagnosed with skin cancer. What should you watch for?
1. Slow-growing pink bumps on your skin that crust over & bleed
2. Raised wart-like growths that form ulcers
3. Multi-colored moles with uneven borders or moles that change size, shape, or color
If you spy any of these growing anywhere on your body – and yes, you should check your skin often for these signs – make an appointment with a dermatologist. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that everyone be examined for skin cancer once a year.
For more information, or to schedule a skin cancer screening, call OC Skin Institute at (714) 547-6111 or visit any of our three Orange County skin cancer centers.