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Time for an end-of-summer skin check

(The New York Times) UPDATED 2009-09-10

Experts say the end of summer is a great time to take a close look at your skin before putting it under layers of clothing--especially if you've already had skin cancer. People who have never had skin cancer don't need to be checked by a doctor this time of year, but updated guidelines issued last winter suggest that skin cancer patients should consider the end of summer the time to be checked by their healthcare provider. In this article from The New York Times, experts discuss exactly what your doctor should be looking for, and what you can do to stay sun-safe through the autumn and winter. Read full story >

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