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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
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Skin self-exam

Skin layers
Skin layers
What the risks are


Special considerations

Always tell your doctor if:

  • You have any new or unusual sores or spots on your skin
  • A mole or skin lesion changes in size, color, or texture
  • You have a sore that does not heal

See also:

  • Basal cell cancer
  • Melanoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma


Review Date: 08/12/2009
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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