MY SKIN CHECK ACCOUNT
SUMMER 2010 Don't forget the golden rules in the sun! *** use sun protection, and re-apply every two hours *** Avoid sun exposure between 11AM and 3PM ***

5 REASONS TO CONSULT A DERMATOLOGIST

01 • You are a high risk individual.

  • You have very fair skin with freckles, light eyes and blond or red hair.
  • You burn easily in the sun and do not tan or only tan a little.
  • You have had severe sunburn or have been exposed to a lot of sun in childhood and/or adolescence.
  • You have a family history (particluarly a sibling) of melanoma or other forms of skin cancer.
  • You have a lot of moles, some of which are large, irregularly shaped or unevenly pigmented.

02 • You have noticed a new suspect lesion on your skin :

03 • You have noticed a mole rapidly changing in appearance, over the course of a few weeks.

04 • You have never been to a GP by way of a preventative check.

05 • You have never consulted a dermatologist in your life but are considered a high risk individual accoding to the ABCDE method.