How and where to look

He controlled the leather once a month for changes to existing olives or for the for suspicious signs. You need to check your whole body front and back with emphasis on the areas exposed to the sun. Stand in front in a full-length mirror and used a handheld mirror for those places that are difficult to control.

Check the your face, including the nose, lips, mouth and ears, above and behind them. Look at the outer and inner part of the palm and between the fingers. Raise your hand, bending your elbow to check the armpits and the lower part of the arms. With the help of a hand-held mirror he checked the back of the neck and the whole back. Check the buttocks and the back of the legs. Finish by looking at the soles of the feet and between the toes. Then concentrate on the neck, chest and upper torso. If you are a woman, look between and under the breast. Check the scalp with the help of a comb

Who is most at risk?

The skin cancer it concerns us all. It is usually found in people over 50 years of age, as well as in those who are overexposed to the sun. Those most at risk are those who:
- They have light-coloured skin and burn easily
- Have a history of sunburn during childhood
- Have been exposed to the sun for a long time (due to work or leisure activities)
- Have been heavily exposed to the sun during the holidays
- They sunbathe
- They have more than 50 moles on their skin
- Have a family history of skin cancer
- They are over 50 years old
- Have had an organ transplant

Whether you belong to a high-risk group or not, there are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer. One of them is to check your skin regularly for suspicious lesions.

What to do next

Skin cancer is treated. Early diagnosis increases the chances of a complete cure. If you spot a suspicious sign, it's necessary to visit a doctor and especially a dermatologist immediately. If treatment of the damage is delayed, the consequences can be severe. The golden rules are:
- Don't ignore it, hoping it will go away
- Don't wait to see how it develops or deal with it yourself
- Don't conclude that it's not serious
- Don't think it's not a priority
- Most of all, don't be afraid to see your dermatologist

Early diagnosis makes a difference. If you have a suspicious mole, see your dermatologist immediately.

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